This Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole with no canned soup is easy to make and perfect for the Holidays and Sunday dinner. Store bought Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes make this a quick and hearty potato side dish.
Cheesy Potato Casserole – No canned soup. Made with store bought frozen hashbrowns. Easy to make and feeds a crowd.
Perfect for Pot lucks, brunches, holidays and BBQ’s. This homemade version gets it rich creamy sauce from a stove top cheese sauce instead of a can.
Ingredients for Cheesy Potato Casserole –
- store bought frozen hash brown potatoes – what a time saver these are.
- onion
- butter
- milk
- sour cream
- grated sharp cheddar cheese
- flour
- corn flakes
- garlic powder, paprika, salt
Start by making a simple creamy sauce. Equal parts butter and flour. Add the milk to make a thick sauce and stir in the sour cream. Add grated cheese and you just made cheese sauce! You can use this sauce a hundred different ways.
Now it’s time to add the potatoes. Just toss them in frozen. Keep your pan on low so the sauce doesnt tighten up and just keep stirring. It will all come together.
Top with corn flake crumbs, cover with foil and in the oven it goes.
Perfect make ahead casserole!
- Make ahead instructions – simply make the recipe cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours in advance. Bring to room temperature and bake for about 40 minutes.
- Slow cooker instructions: Follow the recipe and simply add to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Set to warm and it will be ready when you are.
Can I freeze Cheesy Potatoes –
- You can freeze this before or after baking. Place in a freezer friendly bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating. You may want to add a dollop more of sour cream to moisten it up.
What do I serve with Cheesy Potatoes –
- We like to serve this with a simple protein like Perfectly Baked Salmon or Baked Boneless Chicken thighs.
- A side veggies like Honey Glazed Carrots or Oven Baked Corn in the Cobb.
A few more side dish recipes we thing you will love –
- Au Gratin Potatoes – don’t be fooled by the fancy exterior, these are super easy to make.
- Whipped Potatoes – a family favorite here.
- Green Bean Casserole – again, no canned soup recipe!
- Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole – a perfect way to add some veggies to the table.
LET’S EAT!
Kathi and Rachel
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Cheesy Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk avoid non-fat for best results
- 1/2 cup sour cream 2% plain greek yogurt will work as well
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 32 ounce frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups slightly crushed corn flakes
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees .
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter. Saute the onions until soft.
- Add the flour to the butter and onions stirring to form a thick roux.
- Pour in the milk and continue to stir until thick. About 2-3 minutes. Add the sour cream, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Fold in the grated cheese and continue to simmer until cheese is melted. Add the frozen potatoes and combine. NOTE: the frozen potatoes can make the sauce a little thick but just continue to stir and it will all come together.
- In medium bowl, combine corn flakes and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
- Cover with foil (if using an oven safe skillet) or pour into a 9 x 13 casserole dish and cover.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly around edges and topping is crisp. Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
Greg says
Perfection!
Lori says
any tips for doubling the recipe?
Kathi Kirk says
Hi Linda! Simply double…its a really forgiving recipe. Use a 9 x 13 and you should have enough for an additional 8 x 8. Thanks!
Chris @ Simple Food 365 says
Cheese and potato? Yes! That sounds really good.
Stacey says
– Is it 3 Cups of whole cornflakes or fine cornflakes?
Kathi Kirk says
Whole corn flakes! Thats what makes it so cruncheriffic!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
Ooooh, yeah! This looks fabulous!
Cristie | Little Big H says
I love anything potato so I now I will love this. Thanks for sharing, I can’t wait to give it a go.
Kathi Kirk says
Hi Cristie – thanks for your note!
Sandhya says
What a great casserole- love the flavors and the crunchy cornflake topping!
Kathi Kirk says
Hi Sandhya, it’s pretty old school but boy did my family love it! Thanks for your note!
Allison says
Cooking from scratch is best, but a delicious little cheat like this with frozen hash browns is totally allowed! Looks delicious – especially that cheesy shot – perfection!
Kathi Kirk says
I love the way you said that ‘delicious little cheat’…so true! Thanks for your note!
Kathi Kirk says
Thank you Sarah! They are breakfast, lunch and dinner food around here! Love your spaghetti squash casserole recipe…I need to get off the pasta and it looks wonderful!
Tracy says
Yummm these types of casseroles are totally my kind of comfort food. Looks amazing!
Kathi Kirk says
Home cooking ! Thanks for your note!
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
Oh this looks great! I am adding it to my recipe to make list! YUM
Kathi Kirk says
Hi Cindy -thanks for your note!
Susan says
Oh my goodness this Cheesy Potato Casserole looks deletable! And I love the shortcut of frozen hash browns…good to know they taste good and not mushy! Can’t wait to try them.
Kathi Kirk says
They are so not mushy! I was surprised and happy. I have never used frozen potatoes but had them at a friends house and loved them! Thanks for your note!~