Description
This Cheesy Potato Casserole is a creamy, hearty dish made with hash browns, sour cream, cheese, and caramelized onions. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for family meals, holidays, or potlucks.
Ingredients
3 Tbsp butter
1 cup yellow onion, diced
20 oz frozen shredded potatoes (hash browns)
1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheese, divided
2 tsp garlic salt
1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix hash browns, soup, sour cream, 1½ cups cheese, sautéed onions, garlic salt, and broth until combined.
- Spread mixture into prepared baking dish and top with remaining ½ cup cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest briefly before serving warm.
Notes
- Add cooked bacon or ham for extra protein.
- Swap mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery if desired.
- Top with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for a crispy finish.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
