Cheesy Potato Casserole

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Cheesy Potato Casserole

 The guys in my house LOVE potatoes, so I have several different ways that I prepare and serve them. This Cheesy Potato Casserole ranks high among their favorites.

No holiday gathering would be complete without a potato casserole on the table.

A lot of potato casserole recipes are made with canned ingredients that are packed with preservatives.

If you’re searching for a simpler, homemade potato casserole without unnecessary ingredients, you’ll love this easy potato casserole.

Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, it’s the perfect side dish for your next family get-together.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9×13 baking dish by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.

Set the pan aside.

In a small saucepan, whisk together milk and cornstarch.

Add the butter, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Heat the mixture over medium-low heat until it comes to a boil, whisking frequently.

Reduce heat and allow to simmer for one minute, then remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheese.

Place the frozen diced potatoes in a large bowl.

Pour the cheese mixture over the potatoes and stir to mix.

Add the sour cream to the bowl and stir to combine all ingredients.

Pour the potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.

Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.

When 10 minutes is left on the bake time, remove casserole from oven and sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.

Return to oven and continue baking for remaining 10 minutes.

Serve and enjoy.

Yield: 6

Cheesy Potato Casserole

Cheesy Potato Casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 32- ounce package frozen diced potatoes
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
Set the pan aside.
In a small saucepan, whisk together milk and cornstarch.
Add the butter, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat the mixture over medium-low heat until it comes to a boil, whisking frequently.

Reduce heat and allow to simmer for one minute, then remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheese.

Place the frozen diced potatoes in a large bowl.
Pour the cheese mixture over the potatoes and stir to mix.

Add the sour cream to the bowl and stir to combine all ingredients.
Pour the potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.

Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.
When 10 minutes is left on the bake time, remove casserole from oven and sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
Return to oven and continue baking for remaining 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 575Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 903mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 25g

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These are a few items I find helpful in my own kitchen when preparing this Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe:

OXO Good Grips Freezer-to-Oven Safe 3 Qt Glass Baking Dish with Lid, 9 x 13Cuisinart 619-14 Chef’s Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 1-Quart Saucepan with CoverOXO Good Grips Mixing Bowl Set with Black Handles, 3-PieceAmazonBasics 16-Piece Kitchen Dinnerware Set, Plates, Bowls, Mugs, Service for 4, White300 Best Potato Recipes: A Complete Cook’s GuideReader’s Digest: The Great Potato Cookbook: 250 Sensational Recipes for the World’s Favorite VegetableTaste of Home: Casseroles: 377 Dishes for Families, Potlucks & PartiesBest-Ever Casseroles with photos (Everyday Cookbook Collection)

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33 Comments

  1. What a wonderful item to make.
    This would be great for a breakfast side item for New Years or any day.
    I know this would be a big hit with my family–cheese lovers.

  2. Potatoes and cheese nothing better except maybe chocolate and wine and i’m not to sure about chocolate and wine with cheesy potatoes but it might be yummy.

  3. Oh, this looks delicious! I’ve never made a potato casserole before. We do make a scalloped potato recipe that is a little similar and everyone loves it, so I know this would be a hit too! I love potatoes in just about any form, so this is definitely something I want to try!

  4. These cheesy potatoes sound delicious. This is such a creative way to use store bought potatoes. I always have some in the house so I will be trying this recipe soon

  5. This looks and sounds delicious. I have to add this to the recipes I need to try. Thanks for sharing.

  6. Yours have a bit of green herbs on them, I am assuming that came already on your frozen potatoes, I really think it adds to the appeal of the dish. Would you recommend a bit of parsley? Or some other herb? My frozen potatoes are plain and I’d love to get that look.

  7. I make a recipe very very similar with crushed corn flakes and melted butter topping called Harvest Potatoes! Yummy! Thanks for this.

  8. Mmmm! This sounds so good (and sooo cheesy!) I think it would be perfect for holiday dinners!

  9. This looks similar to my favorite Hash Brown Casserole from Cracker Barrel. I’ve put it on my list of recipes to try soon!

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