Cheesy Potato Casserole: Your New Family Favorite
A creamy, comforting Cheesy Potato Casserole with layers of tender potatoes, rich cheese sauce, and a crispy golden topping. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4 large potatoes)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- For Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar, Monterey Jack, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika until cheeses melt.
- Layer half the potatoes in baking dish, pour half the cheese sauce over. Repeat layers.
- Mix cornflakes, melted butter and Parmesan. Sprinkle evenly over top.
- Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 25-30 more minutes until bubbly and potatoes are tender.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For quicker prep, use frozen hash browns (thawed and patted dry).
- Make ahead: Assemble (without topping) and refrigerate overnight. Add topping before baking.
- Add cooked bacon or ham for a heartier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
