Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole
Easy cheesy potato casserole is one of those dishes that is hard to put down once you take a bite. Tender potatoes, plenty of cheese, and tons of flavor make up this dish. The side dish is full of great flavor, and it’s the perfect dish for any dinner or holiday meal.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 110 minutes
Servings: 10 servingsย
Preparation Level: Beginner +
What I Love About the Cheesy Potato Bake
- The recipe is perfect for family dinners, special occasions, holiday meals, funeral luncheons, and simple family dinners.
- This easy cheesy potato casserole recipe for a quick meal only requires a few ingredients and is super popular for holidays.
What Ingredients Do I Need To Make the Cubed Potatoes?
- Frozen southern style hashbrown potatoes (diced)
- Cream of potato soup
- Shredded mozzarella
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper
Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Add the cream of potato soup and sour cream to a large glass bowl.
I was intrigued by the idea of adding canned potato soup to a potato dish. And, trust me, you will love it because the creamy soup adds so much flavor to this dish.
Next, add 1-1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese to the bowl.
Add 1-1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and mix everything.
Pour the frozen cubed potatoes into the bowl and mix until covered.
Spread the cubed cheesy potatoes into a 9″ x 13″ greased casserole dish and sprinkle the remainder of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
Cover the dish with tinfoil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and bake another 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
If the potatoes are frozen cook for the entire 60 minutes, but if the potatoes are thawed, only cook for 30-40 minutes. Be sure to remove the tinfoil halfway through.
Other Side Dishes Y’all Will Love:
- Moist Jiffy Cornbread might just end up being one of your favorite side dishes.
- Broccoli cheese bake is another perfect side dish for any dinner or holiday gathering.
- 5-Minute green bean casserole is another great dish that can be made the day before.
- Southern homemade butter beans are easy to make in the slow cooker and always turn out flavorful.
- Funeral potatoes are a simple side dish if you love buttery Corn Flakes on top–I love a good crunchy topping, don’t you? These are total comfort food any time of year!
- Hash browns go great with just about any meal, and this recipe is similar to Cracker Barrel’s cheesy potato recipe.
Main Dishes That Pair Well With Cheesy Potato Casserole:
- Baked chicken and ranch is not only one of the easiest chicken dinners to make, it tastes amazing!
- Slow cooker BBQ beef is a great dish in the slow cooker with homemade barbecue sauce.
- Panko chicken is another simple meal that even the pickiest eaters love.
- Salmon patties are a budget-friendly meal that goes great with cheesy potatoes.
- Roasted pork tenderloin from Natasha’s Kitchen never disappoints.
Optional Ingredients
- You can create cheesy potato casserole with bacon for added flavor, chop up some green onions, diced bell peppers will add some color and crunchy texture, or diced ham for more protein.
- If you like a little spice, add some diced jalapeรฑos. Toss in some mushrooms to add a little more nutrition to the dish.
- For a different flavor, you can substitute cream of potato soup for cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup.
Can I Use Frozen Shredded Hashbrowns?
Yes, you can also use frozen shredded hashbrowns for this recipe. You will want to make the dish with the same ingredients and cook for the same amount of time.
Can I Make the Potato Casserole Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can make the dish and keep the unbaked casserole in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it. I would only make it one day in advance.
This is the ultimate comfort food to add to your table for Thanksgiving or Christmas, and it’s nice not to have to make a lot of dishes at once.
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 32 ounce bag of southern style hashbrowns
- 10.5 ounce can of cream of potato soup
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees and grease a 9" x 13" casserole dish.
- Add the potato soup and sour cream to a large bowl.
- Next, add 1-1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese and 1-1/2 cups of cheddar cheese to the bowl.
- Add the parmesan, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix well.
- Pour the potatoes into the bowl and mix until covered and spread it into the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the remainder of the cheese on top and cover with tinfoil.
- If frozen, bake for 30 minutes, remove the tinfoil and bake 30 more minutes. If thawed, bake for 15-20 minutes, remove the tinfoil, and bake 15-20 more minutes.
