Description
Simple Cheesy Potatoes Recipe for Effortless Cooking is your go-to side dish made with creamy cheddar, sour cream, and tender russet potatoes. This easy comfort food is perfect for holidays, potlucks, and everyday meals. Ideal for family dinners, this cheesy potato casserole is rich, satisfying, and incredibly simple to prepare.
Ingredients
6 cups Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a large baking dish.
2. Peel and dice potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion finely.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
4. Fold in diced potatoes gently, ensuring all are coated in the mixture.
5. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6. Bake uncovered for 60–70 minutes until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use Russet potatoes for the creamiest texture.
Make sure not to overmix once potatoes are added.
Let the dish sit before serving to help it set for easier scooping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg