Brandi's Cheesy Potato Casserole

Elevate comfort food to the next level with Brandi's Cheesy Potato Casserole, a rich and indulgent side dish that's perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and holiday gatherings. This recipe combines tender hash brown potatoes, creamy chicken soup, tangy sour cream, and melty cheddar cheese, all topped with a buttery, golden cornflake crunch for the ultimate texture contrast. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this casserole is as easy to make as it is satisfying to eat. Seasoned with a touch of onion, salt, and pepper, every bite is packed with flavor, making it the centerpiece of comfort food dining. Whether you're planning a cozy midweek meal or a festive feast, this cheesy potato casserole is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 32 oz frozen diced hash brown potatoes
• 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
• 1.5 cups sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cups cornflakes
• 0.25 cups butter, melted (for topping)
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, melted butter, finely diced onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.

Step 3

Fold the frozen diced hash brown potatoes into the mixture until evenly coated.

Step 4

Transfer the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the cornflakes and melted butter for the topping. Stir until the cornflakes are well coated.

Step 6

Evenly sprinkle the buttery cornflake topping over the potato mixture in the baking dish.

Step 7

Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy this cheesy, crispy, comforting dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1716.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3818.2

Total Fat 283.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 176.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 809.2mg	0%
Sodium 5327.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 242.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 28.7g
Protein 95.8g	0%

Vitamin D 256.1IU	0%
Calcium 2221.1mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 2397.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.3%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 24.8%