Description
This Cheesy Potato Casserole is a comforting side dish featuring tender shredded potatoes mixed with a creamy blend of sour cream, cream of chicken soup, sharp cheddar cheese, and green onions, all topped with buttery crushed corn flakes for a delightful crunchy crust. Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings, this casserole combines creamy, cheesy, and crispy textures in a simple, easy-to-make recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 10 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 cups frozen shredded potatoes (approximately one 26oz-28oz bag)
Topping
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 cups corn flakes, lightly crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the casserole.
- Sauté green onions: In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add the chopped green onions and cook for about 3 minutes until they are soft and fragrant.
- Make creamy mixture: Stir in the sour cream and cream of chicken soup into the onions and butter until combined and bubbling. Then add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until it melts smoothly into the mixture.
- Add potatoes: Remove the pan from the heat and fold in the shredded frozen potatoes, ensuring the potatoes are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Assemble casserole: Lightly grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish and pour the potato mixture into it, spreading evenly.
- Prepare topping: In a bowl, combine the lightly crushed corn flakes with the melted 1/2 cup butter, stirring to coat the flakes fully.
- Add topping and bake: Spread the buttered corn flakes evenly over the top of the potato mixture in the casserole dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the center is hot and bubbling and the topping is golden and crispy.
Notes
- You can substitute freshly shredded potatoes for the frozen variety; keep in mind this will reduce the baking time to about 30 minutes.
- If you want to freeze the casserole, freeze it before adding the corn flakes topping. When ready to bake, add the topping and increase the baking time until the casserole is thoroughly heated and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
