When I’m looking for a side dish that I know will satisfy, I turn to family favorites such as funeral potatoes, baked mac and cheese, green beans with bacon and this cheesy potato recipe. You can never go wrong with potatoes and cheese, it’s a flavor combination that never goes out of style. These cheesy potatoes take minutes to put together, and always get rave reviews from family and friends. A great dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas festivities!
Cheesy Potatoes Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need cubed potatoes such as frozen hash browns, melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cheddar cheese and fresh parsley.
How Do You Make Cheesy Potatoes?
Place cubed potatoes, butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, seasonings and cheese in a large bowl. Stir gently to combine the ingredients. Spread the potato mixture into an even layer in a baking dish. Sprinkle more cheese over the top of the potatoes. Bake until golden brown, then add a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve.
Tips For The Perfect Side Dish
Be sure to mince your onion finely for this dish, as you only want small pieces in each bite. I highly recommend using freshly grated cheese for your casserole. The pre-shredded bags of cheese at the grocery store often contain anti caking agents and do not melt smoothly. The easiest way to make this dish is with a bag of frozen diced hash browns. If you prefer, you can use fresh diced potatoes, just be sure to boil them until tender before use. If you’re using fresh potatoes, I recommend using Yukon Gold or Russet varieties. Serve your potatoes alongside main course options such as rack of lamb, chicken scallopini, crockpot meatloaf, Mississippi pot roast, or shrimp seasoned with shrimp marinade. This casserole feeds a crowd, but can easily be cut in half in a 9 inch square pan for a small group. This dish will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat your cheesy potatoes, cover the pan with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes. To heat individual servings, you can use a microwave and cook for 2 minutes.
Flavor Variations
While these potatoes are great as-is, you can add other ingredients to customize this recipe to your tastes.
Protein: Make this side dish into a main course by adding 2 cups of cooked diced meat such as chicken, ham or sausage. Cheese: While cheddar cheese is a classic ingredient in this casserole, feel free to substitute a different variety of cheese such as Colby Jack, mozzarella or Monterey Jack. You can also do a combination of cheeses! Vegetables: Feel free to add some cooked veggies such as mushrooms or spinach. Topping: Add a crunchy topping such as cooked crumbled bacon, green onion, crushed cornflakes, panko bread crumbs, crumbled ritz crackers, or crushed potato chips. Soup: Swap out the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup.
These cheesy potatoes are on our holiday table every year, but we also enjoy this one year round! I love that it’s easy to prepare, and my family loves the rich and savory flavors.
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