Print

Ultimate Cheesy Potato Casserole: Simple and Delicious Comfort Food

A close-up slice of baked cheesy potato casserole showing shredded potatoes and a golden, bubbly cheese crust.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Create the ultimate comfort food with this easy Cheesy Potato Casserole, often called Funeral Potatoes. This recipe delivers creamy, gooey potatoes with a golden crust, perfect for holiday side dishes or potlucks.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash brown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, melted butter, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything gently until it is just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Pour the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle an additional 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
  5. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole is hot throughout and the cheese topping is melted and lightly golden brown.
  6. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can prepare this casserole ahead of time. Cover it tightly and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add about 10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • For extra flavor, substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup, or add 1/2 cup of diced onion to the mixture.
  • This dish freezes well. Cool completely, cover tightly, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://blissbatter.com/cheesy-potato/