Southern Style Potato Casserole

Indulge in comfort food heaven with this Southern Style Potato Casserole—a creamy, cheesy delight that's perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and holidays. This recipe combines frozen hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and shredded cheddar cheese to create a rich and satisfying base, while finely diced onion and a blend of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper add layers of savory flavor. Topped with buttery crushed potato chips, this casserole boasts a golden, crunchy finish that contrasts beautifully with its creamy interior. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing dish serves eight and can be garnished with fresh parsley for an elegant touch. Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself, this dish embodies the heartwarming essence of Southern cuisine. Optimize your comfort-food cravings with this easy-to-make, irresistible casserole!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 32 oz frozen hash browns
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 2 cups, crushed plain potato chips
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 3

Melt 1/4 cup of the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish and stir it into the potato mixture.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.

Step 5

Melt the remaining 1/4 cup of butter and toss it with the crushed potato chips.

Step 6

Sprinkle the buttery crushed potato chips evenly over the casserole.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2142.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5018.7

Total Fat 379.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 179.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.5g
Cholesterol 774.8mg	0%
Sodium 9528.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 315.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.2g	0%
Total Sugars 46.7g
Protein 141.2g	0%

Vitamin D 109.5IU	0%
Calcium 3725.5mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 5139.7mg	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: 65.2%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 24.1%