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Cheesy Potato Casserole

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This cheesy, creamy, and ultra-comforting potato casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Perfect for potlucks, holiday dinners, or as a hearty side dish. It’s loaded with cheesy goodness and topped with a crispy, buttery crunch that makes every bite irresistible.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (32 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for vegetarian)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

For the Topping:

  • 1 ½ cups crushed Ritz crackers (or cornflakes)
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat & Prep:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  • Mix the Casserole:
    In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, diced onion, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until everything is well mixed.

  • Assemble & Add Topping:
    Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers (or cornflakes) with the melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole to create a crispy topping.

  • Bake & Serve:
    Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and golden brown on top. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to swap the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for a vegetarian version.
  • You can prepare this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking for an easy meal prep option.

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