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.
Cheesy Potato Casserole
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.
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 13
Cuisinart 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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- Loaded Baked Potato Salad
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Ashley Chassereau Parks says
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!
Latricia B says
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
Piroska says
This looks scrumptious! I love easy meals that taste good.
polly says
This looks and sounds delicious. I have to add this to the recipes I need to try. Thanks for sharing.
Dianna says
I love cheesy potatoes in any form. This sounds like a terrific potluck option!
Tracie Cooper says
I would love to make this casserole for Sunday brunch!
Darlene Carbajal says
What a delicious recipe! I love cheesy potatoes!
Clem says
Love the combination of potato and cheese, it looks very tasty.
athena graeme says
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.
Meghan says
Cheesy potatoes are possibly my favorite food. I’ll definitely be giving this recipe a try.
Edye says
I love a good potato recipe! Looks so good!!!
Erica E says
Sounds tasty! I’ll have to try and make this one night. Thanks for the recipe!
Wanda B says
Potatoes and cheese! Two of my favourite foods!
Natalie says
You can never go wrong with cheese and potatoes!!!
Molli Taylor says
i love potatoes and cheese and i would love to make this
Calvin says
Sounds nice and starchy, good home cooking.
Debbie P says
I make a recipe very very similar with crushed corn flakes and melted butter topping called Harvest Potatoes! Yummy! Thanks for this.
Soozle says
Mmmm! This sounds so good (and sooo cheesy!) I think it would be perfect for holiday dinners!
shelly peterson says
This looks super yummy.
Leslie P. says
This looks similar to my favorite Hash Brown Casserole from Cracker Barrel. I’ve put it on my list of recipes to try soon!