Description

This Cheesy Potatoes with Corn Flakes recipe is a comforting, creamy casserole that combines shredded hash browns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup, topped with a crunchy, buttery cornflake crust. Baked to golden perfection, this easy-to-make dish is perfect as a hearty side for holiday meals or as a satisfying family dinner addition.

Ingredients

Scale

Potato Mixture

32 ounces frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
16 ounces sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
½ cup melted butter
½ cup diced yellow onion
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper

Topping

2 cups cornflakes (lightly crushed)
¼ cup melted butter

Instructions

Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking and set it aside for later.
Mix main ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, ½ cup of melted butter, diced yellow onion, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Add potatoes: Fold the thawed shredded hash browns into the creamy mixture, ensuring the potatoes are well coated and incorporated with the other ingredients.
Transfer to baking dish: Pour the entire potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Add cornflake topping: Sprinkle the lightly crushed cornflakes evenly over the top of the potato mixture. Then drizzle the remaining ¼ cup melted butter over the cornflake topping to help it crisp up while baking.
Bake: Place the dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cornflake topping turns golden brown and crispy.
Rest and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving. This lets it set slightly for best texture and easier serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or a vegetarian cream soup.
Make sure the hash browns are fully thawed before mixing to avoid excess moisture in the casserole.
You can add cooked bacon or diced ham for added flavor if desired.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, especially if using salted butter.
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving, perfect for holidays.
If the cornflake topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cheesy potatoes, hash brown casserole, cornflake topping, baked potato casserole, comfort food