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Easy Potato Casserole

A cozy and simple potato casserole recipe perfect for impressing guests or satisfying hungry families with minimal fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 6-8 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes Any potato variety works but starchy is preferred.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Or any cheese available.
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup Can substitute with cream of chicken soup.
  • 1 cup sour cream Can swap for Greek yogurt or plain cream cheese.
  • green onions Chopped for layering.
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • butter For dotting on top before baking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Slice the potatoes about as thick as two stacked quarters. Peel them if desired.
  3. Layer half the potatoes in a lightly buttered baking dish.
  4. Season the first potato layer with salt, pepper, chopped green onions, and shredded cheese.
  5. Mix the cream of mushroom soup with sour cream and dollop half of it over the first layer.
  6. Add the remaining potatoes, season again, and top with more cheese.
  7. Pour the remaining creamy mixture over the top layer.
  8. Bake for 50 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly. Broil for the last few minutes for extra crunch.
Serving
  1. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.

Notes

For a quicker dish, parboil potato slices for five minutes before assembling. For toppings, add crushed cornflakes or other cheeses for crunch.