Cheesy Potato Casserole (Printable Version)
Creamy hash browns with sharp cheeses, baked with a crunchy cornflake topping and mellow garlic-onion sauce.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Potatoes
01 -
907 g diced or shredded hash brown potatoes, defrosted
→ Butter
02 -
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
→ Seasonings
03 -
1 teaspoon salt, divided
04 -
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
→ Dairy
05 -
360 g sour cream
06 -
200 g sharp cheddar cheese, grated
07 -
113 g Monterey Jack cheese, grated
08 -
360 ml milk
→ Vegetables
09 -
½ medium onion, diced
10 -
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Sauce Base
11 -
30 g all-purpose flour
12 -
240 ml low-sodium chicken broth
→ Topping
13 -
60 g crushed cornflakes
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a 23×33 cm baking dish with butter and set aside.
02 -
In a small bowl, mix the grated sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Set aside.
03 -
Place the defrosted hash browns in a large bowl. Toss with 4 tablespoons melted butter, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir in sour cream and 2 cups of the cheese mixture. Set aside.
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Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
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Pour the creamy sauce over the potato mixture and fold gently to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
06 -
Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the potatoes. In a bowl, combine melted butter with crushed cornflakes, tossing to coat. Evenly spread the cornflake topping over the cheese layer.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until edges are bubbling and topping is golden brown.
08 -
Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Using low-sodium chicken broth helps control the salt level in the dish.