Best Cheesy Potato Casserole Easy Weeknight Dinner
Best Cheesy Potato Casserole is a comforting and easy dinner option perfect for weeknight meals. This family favorite combines simple ingredients for a satisfying family dinner and comfort food that fits well in potato recipes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 10 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup yellow onion diced into ½ inch pieces
- 20 ounces frozen shredded potatoes
- 1 10-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 inch by 13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, then add the diced onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion becomes lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese, the cooked onions, garlic salt, and chicken broth, mixing thoroughly.
- Transfer this mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese evenly on top.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and lightly golden. Remove from oven and serve.
Notes
- For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months
- Reheat in microwave stirring halfway or in preheated oven until warm
Nutrition
- Calories: 166kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 828mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g + 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 42mg