Potato Casserole

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Make those potatoes go the extra mile with this creamy, cheesy potato casserole! Fit to serve a crowd, this potato casserole recipe is comfort food at its best. The crunchy, cheesy topping is a little sweet, a lot savory, and makes this the perfect side for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.

What is Potato Casserole?

Diced potatoes are blanketed in a sauce made from cheddar cheese, milk, and sour cream; seasoned with onions and garlic; and topped with crunchy corn flake cereal. It’s the ultimate cheesy, creamy, and crunchy side dish. So grab a 5 lb. bag or potatoes and get cooking!

What Else Can I Add To Potato Casserole?

This is a great recipe for using up leftovers. Got some bacon or ham burning a hole in your refrigerator? Throw it in! You can swap the sour cream for Greek Yogurt if that’s what you have on hand. And feel free to top it with any leftover herbs you have lying around- parsley, chives, or scallions would all be delicious!

How to Serve Potato Casserole

Serve this creamy, cheesy potato casserole with Air Fryer Chicken Breasts, Classic Homemade Meatloaf, or some Turkey Meatballs. It’s also great for breakfast with Fried Eggs or Maple Sage Breakfast Sausage.

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftover potato casserole tightly covered with aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or you can wrap it in a double-layer of plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can reheat it covered with foil in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes, or until warmed through and bubbly.

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Potato Casserole

Make those potatoes go the extra mile with this cheesy potato casserole! Fit to serve a crowd, this casserole is the ultimate comfort food.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Total Cost $9.06 recipe / $0.90 serving

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 10

Calories 459kcal

Author Krista - Budget Bytes

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes $3.00
• 1/4 cup butter $0.53
• 1/2 onion $0.16
• 2 cloves garlic $0.16
• 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour $0.05
• 2 cups milk $0.96
• 3 1/2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, divided $3.21
• 1/2 cup sour cream $0.53
• 1 cup crushed corn flake cereal $0.44

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Peel and dice the potatoes, finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
• Add the potatoes to a large pot of water. Bring to a boil, cooking for 8-10 minutes until fork tender. Strain in a colander. Then, transfer the potatoes to a greased 9×13 casserole dish.
• While the potatoes are boiling, melt the butter in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat.
• Add in the onion and salt, and cook for a few minutes until softened. Add in the garlic and cook for a minute. Then, stir in the flour.
• Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to incorporate.
• Add in 2 cups of cheese and the sour cream. Stir until melted and incorporated.
• Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes. Gently combine until the potatoes are fully coated.
• Top with the crushed cereal and the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese.
• Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Sodium: 615mg | Fiber: 4g

how to make Potato Casserole - step by step photos

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Peel and dice 3 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, finely chop 1/2 onion, and mince 2 cloves garlic.

Add the potatoes to a large pot of water. Bring to a boil, cooking for 8-10 minutes until fork tender. Strain in a colander. Then, transfer the potatoes to a greased 9×13 casserole dish.

While the potatoes are boiling, melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat. Add in the onion and 1/2 tsp salt, and cook for a few minutes until softened. Add in the garlic and cook for a minute. Then, stir in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.

Slowly pour in 2 cups milk while whisking to incorporate.

Add in 2 cups of cheese and 1/2 cup sour cream. Stir until melted and incorporated.

Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes. Gently combine until the potatoes are fully coated.

Top with 1 cup crushed corn flake cereal and the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese.

Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.

This savory and cheesy potato casserole is the perfect side dish for your next brunch or dinner party!

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