Party Potatoes – Cheesy, Creamy & Crowd-Pleasing
These Party Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food—cheesy, creamy, and crispy-topped! Perfect for holidays, potlucks, BBQs, or any gathering, this easy hash brown casserole will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Potatoes:
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen hash browns, thawed 🥔
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup 🍲
- 1 cup sour cream 🥛
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- ½ cup butter, melted 🧈
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
- ½ teaspoon onion powder 🧅
- ½ teaspoon salt 🧂
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper 🌶
For the Crispy Topping:
- 1½ cups crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers 🥨
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted 🧈
Instructions
Prepare the Base:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2️⃣ Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
3️⃣ Make the Crispy Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix crushed cornflakes (or Ritz crackers) with melted butter.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole.
4️⃣ Bake to Perfection:
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crispy.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy! 😋
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm!
Notes
- Make it meaty: Add cooked, crumbled bacon or diced ham for extra flavor.
- Swap the soup: Use cream of mushroom or cream of cheddar soup as an alternative.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (~1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg