Description
Party Potatoes is a classic American cheesy hash brown casserole perfect as a comforting side dish at gatherings. It features tender thawed hash browns mixed with a creamy blend of condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, onion, and sharp cheddar cheese, baked to bubbly perfection and topped with a crunchy cornflake or buttery cracker crust for a golden finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag (30 oz) frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Creamy Base: In a large bowl, combine the condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, chopped onion, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a smooth mixture.
- Add Cheese and Potatoes: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese thoroughly, then gently fold in the thawed hash brown potatoes until everything is evenly mixed.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top for an even bake.
- Prepare and Add Topping: In a separate bowl, toss the crushed cornflakes or cracker crumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter until well coated. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the potato casserole.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping turns a golden crispy color.
- Cool and Serve: Let the dish cool slightly before serving to allow it to firm up for easy serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole a day ahead and refrigerate it, adding the crunchy topping just before baking.
- For a vegetarian variation, substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.
- Enhance flavor by mixing in chopped green onions, diced ham, or cooked bacon into the potato mixture.
