This dish earns the title of Best Cheesy Potato Casserole on two different levels. First, any combination of cheese and potatoes becomes the best by default; it might actually be culinary law that crunchy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside hashbrown potatoes paired with melted cheese pushes any dish to the top. Second, this Best Cheesy Potato Casserole embodies the best of that already-outstanding combination! The sharp cheddar cheese is amplified by savory, creamy chicken flavors and tangy sour cream, with the breadcrumbs adding some extra crunch to the crunchy potatoes. It’s simply the best! Your tastebuds will know it in an instant!
Ingredients
- 1 stick salted butter, plus more for greasing a dish
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces cheddar, shredded
- 1 (30-ounce) bag frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes, thawed
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 3-quart casserole dish with the butter.
Step 3 –Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
Step 4 –Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to the hot skillet and allow it to melt.
Step 5 –Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
Step 6 –Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and the onions are fully softened, about 2 minutes.
Step 7 –Transfer the onion mixture to a plate and allow it to cool slightly.
Step 8 –In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, the cream of chicken soup, the cheddar, the hashbrown potatoes, and the onion mixture.
Step 9 –Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
Step 10 –Cover the casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes.
Step 11 –While the potato mixture cooks, place the remaining butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl.
Step 12 –Cover and microwave the butter until melted, about 45-60 seconds.
Step 13 –Mix the breadcrumbs and the parsley into the melted butter.
Step 14 –Top the casserole with the breadcrumb mixture.
Step 15 –Continue to bake the casserole uncovered until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly all over, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 16 –Serve hot.
