Cheesy Potato Casseroleis a comfort food that your whole family will love. It tastes like your favorite classic funeral potatoes but made with homemade ingredients.

cheesy potato casserole on a plate with a fork and the baking dish in the back

I love a good cheesy potato casserole dish and this one turns out great every time.Hashbrown casserole is ideal for a potluck, holiday feast, funeral, or a side dish to your dinner.

I love that this casserole incorporates homemade ingredients instead of frozen hash browns or canned soups – I grated my own potatoes, added cream, sour cream, onion, and cheese and then baked it! A scoop of these potatoes and a slice ofglazed hamis pretty much perfection on a plate!

top view of cheesy potato casserole in a baking dish

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Classic Comfort:This dish is the epitome of comfort food, with itscreamy, cheesy goodness.
Great for Leftovers: This casserole reheats well, making it perfect for leftovers.
Make-Ahead Friendly: You can prepare this casserole in advance and bake it when you’re ready.

Ingredients

Russet Potatoes
Onion
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Sour Cream
Butter
Heavy cream
Chicken Base:something like Better than Bullion
Garlic Powder
Salt & Pepper

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

close up of cheesy potato casserole in a dish

How to Make Cheesy Potato Casserole

Step #1.Preheat the oven, then prepare your baking dish. Peel, wash, and grate the potatoes.

Step #3.Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Peel the onion and grate it. Add the grated onion to the potatoes. Add 1 cup of the cheese, melted butter, sour cream, chicken base, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Stir well to combine.

Step #2.Place half the potatoes in a dish towel and squeeze out as much moisture as you can, then repeat with the other half.

Step #4.Spoon the mixture into the baking dish. Spread the remaining cheese over the top. Bake for one hour, covering with foil if the cheese browns too quickly. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe FAQs

What do you call this casserole?

I’ve heard it called everything from cheesy potato casserole, to hash brown casserole, and sometimes here in Utah they even call them Funeral Potatoes! How odd is that.

What potatoes work best for grating hashbrowns?

I like to use russet potatoes if I am grating them for hashbrowns. They fluff up nicely and taste delicious. Use what you have on hand though, I haven’t noticed a big difference between types.

Can I make hashbrown casserole ahead of time?

Yes! This recipe is great to make a in advance. You can make it all and mix it up and then bake it, or you can make it and bake it and reheat it as needed.

Can I freeze hashbrown casserole?

You can make this casserole and put in the freezer. When you are ready to serve just thaw fully and bake.

Expert Tips

Use freshly grated cheese.The pre-shredded kind has an anti-caking agent on it to keep it from clumping but can make it less creamy than cheese you spread yourself.
Lots of variations of this casserole have a crunchy toppingmade from corn flakes, crackers, or even crushed potato chips mixed with melted butter. Mix about 2 cups of crumbs with 1/4 cup of melted butter and spread evenly over the top before baking.
This recipe doubles really well if you need to feed a crowd.
Hashbrown casserole is ideal for prepping in advance when you have a busy schedule.It also makes for great leftovers!