Famous Football Day Cheesy Potato Casserole

Get ready to score big on game day with this indulgent Famous Football Day Cheesy Potato Casserole! Perfectly crispy on top with a buttery cracker crust and irresistibly creamy underneath, this crowd-pleasing dish combines hearty hash brown potatoes, tangy sour cream, savory cream of chicken soup, and plenty of gooey shredded cheddar cheese. Enhanced with a touch of garlic powder, diced onion, and a sprinkle of parsley, it’s the ultimate comfort food that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying. Ready in just over an hour and designed to feed a hungry crowd, this casserole is your go-to side dish for football parties, potlucks, or any gathering where deliciousness is the MVP.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 32 oz frozen hash brown potatoes
• 2 cups sour cream
• 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 cups crushed butter crackers
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, finely diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until creamy and smooth.

Step 3

Add the frozen hash brown potatoes to the mixture and stir until the potatoes are evenly coated.

Step 4

Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, mix the crushed butter crackers with the 4 tablespoons of melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the top of the potato mixture in the casserole dish.

Step 7

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and added flavor.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy with friends and family on game day!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2323.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5467.5

Total Fat 403.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 224.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 868.0mg	0%
Sodium 8469.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 400.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 48.0g
Protein 116.4g	0%

Vitamin D 71.4IU	0%
Calcium 2666.3mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 3823.9mg	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: 63.7%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 28.1%