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Cheesy, Creamy Potatoes

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These creamy, cheesy potatoes are a mix of savory hash browns and a crispy cornflake topping. They're a tasty option for gatherings, holidays, or casual meals, pleasing any crowd in a hearty way.

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Updated on Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:36:08 GMT
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These Cheesy Potato Squares offer next-level comfort for any dinner table. With gooey, smooth shredded potatoes and a buttery cornflake crunch on top, they've become the go-to side for everything from Christmas meals to Sunday family get-togethers.

What You'll Need

  • Melted Butter (filling part): 1/3 cup, gives richness and pulls everything together nicely.
  • Sour Cream: 2 cups, adds that smooth, tangy kick that makes this dish special.
  • Cream of Chicken Soup: 10.5 oz, brings a deep, savory taste to the mix.
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon, wakes up all the other flavors.
  • Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon, gives a nice onion taste without the chunks.
  • Cheddar Cheese (shredded): 2 cups, melts throughout for that perfect gooey bite.
  • Hash Browns (frozen): 24 ounces, cubed or diced, thawed, they're the backbone of this dish.
  • Melted Butter (for the top): ½ cup, helps the cornflakes get super crispy.
  • Corn Flakes: 3 cups, lightly crushed, create that amazing crunchy layer on top.

How To Make It

Step 1: Ready Your Oven
Turn your oven on to 350°F (175°C) so it's hot when you're ready to bake.
Step 2: Create The Creamy Base
In a big bowl, mix together your melted butter, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, salt, and onion powder. Stir until smooth and well blended to make a nice creamy mixture.
Step 3: Mix In The Good Stuff
Fold in your shredded cheddar and thawed hash browns until they're completely covered in the creamy goodness.
Step 4: Get Your Dish Ready
Spray a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray, then dump in your potato mixture and spread it out flat.
Step 5: Whip Up The Crunchy Top
Take another bowl and toss your crushed corn flakes with melted butter until every piece gets a butter coating, which will make them super crispy.
Step 6: Top It Off And Bake
Sprinkle your buttery cornflakes all over the top in an even layer. Pop it in the oven uncovered and let it bake for 45 minutes until it's bubbling and golden around the edges.
Step 7: Rest And Dig In
Take it out and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving so all the flavors can settle down together.

Serving Ideas

  • These potatoes taste best right out of the oven as a side for big family meals, holiday feasts, or neighborhood potlucks.
  • Got some left? Put them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Warm them up in the oven to keep that crunch, or zap them in the microwave if you're in a hurry.

Quick Tips

  • Make sure your hash browns are totally thawed and patted dry to keep your casserole from turning soggy.
  • Feel free to throw in more or less cheese depending on how cheesy you want it.
  • Want more flavor? Try mixing in some chopped green onions or a dash of smoked paprika before baking.

Pro Chef Advice

  • Chef Michael Symon likes adding a tiny bit of cayenne to cheese dishes for a little kick that's not too spicy.
  • Chef Trisha Yearwood often mixes cheddar with mozzarella to get that stretchy, extra-melty texture.

What Makes This So Good

  • It's got that perfect mix of creamy insides and crunchy top that everyone craves.
  • You can throw it together without much fuss and it feeds a bunch of people.
  • It works for everything from Thanksgiving dinner to Tuesday night when you need something everybody will gobble up.

Mix It Up

  • Toss in some cooked bacon bits for a smoky, meaty twist.
  • Try swapping the sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slightly lighter version.
  • Don't have cornflakes? Panko breadcrumbs make a great crunchy topping too.

Cheesy Comfort Dish

Cheesy, creamy potatoes blend hash browns, cheddar, and a crisp topping. Perfect for potlucks and family events.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
45 Minutes
Total Time
60 Minutes
By: Paolina

Category: Appetizers

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 Servings (8 servings)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 Melted butter for the filling: 1/3 cup helps hold things together and keeps it rich.
02 Sour cream: 2 cups add a tangy and smooth texture.
03 Chicken soup (cream-based): 10.5 oz, gives a savory kick and depth.
04 Salt: 1 teaspoon to punch up the flavor.
05 Onion powder: 1 teaspoon offers a mild onion taste.
06 Cheddar cheese, shredded: 2 cups add a gooey, cheesy touch.
07 Thawed hash browns (frozen): 24 oz, cubed (avoid shredded) for the main texture.
08 Butter for topping: ½ cup melted creates a crispy finish.
09 Corn flakes, crushed: 3 cups for a crunchy, golden top layer.

Instructions

Step 01

Set your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

Step 02

Grab a big bowl and mix together the melted butter, sour cream, chicken soup, salt, and onion powder.

Step 03

Mix in the shredded cheese and cubed hash browns, making sure it's all evenly blended.

Step 04

Spread the mix into a greased 9×13 inch glass pan.

Step 05

In another medium bowl, stir melted butter into the crushed corn flakes till coated evenly.

Step 06

Layer the corn flake topping over the casserole, spreading it to cover everything.

Step 07

Pop the pan in the oven uncovered for about 45 minutes, or until it looks bubbly and golden at the edges.

Step 08

Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before digging in!

Notes

  1. This creamy and cheesy dish, referred to as Funeral Potatoes, is layered with crunchy, buttery goodness.
  2. It's a hit at family get-togethers, holidays, or potluck meals.
  3. Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Warm it back up in the oven to keep the topping crispy.

Tools You'll Need

  • A mixing bowl.
  • Glass baking dish, 9×13 inches.
  • Cooking spray (non-stick).
  • An oven.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 400
  • Total Fat: 28 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 34 g
  • Protein: 8 g