These potato casserole recipes are so good, nobody can possibly resist them!
After all, potatoes are as close to perfect as food can get. They’re versatile, healthy, and so delicious.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to incredible potato casseroles, and you can make them in a flash.
I’m talking cheesy, garlicky, bacon-loaded meals and more.
If you want something filling and delicious, these potato casserole recipes are perfect for breakfast, dinner, and beyond.
Hearty Potato Casseroles for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
1. Scalloped Potatoes
If you need something creamy and cheesy, these scalloped potatoes are just the thing.
The thinly sliced potatoes are tender, and the white cheddar sauce is fantastic.
To kick it up another notch, add diced ham or bacon. And don’t forget the green onions on top! Either way, you’ll love this potato side dish.
2. Bisquick Breakfast Casserole
If you’re a fan of breakfast casseroles, you don’t want to miss this easy version.
Using Bisquick gets it on the table so much faster! This recipe is full of hash browns, sausage, onions, peppers, and cheddar cheese.
From start to finish, it only takes about an hour. You’ll make it all the time!
3. Funeral Potatoes
Ok, so the name isn’t exactly upbeat. But potato side dishes are always met with smiles!
They’re made with hash browns, cream sauce, cheese, and crunchy cornflakes on top.
This dish is the definition of comfort food, which is likely why it’s served at funerals. But it’s perfect for any potluck or gathering.
4. Cowboy Meatloaf and Potato Casserole
This delicious spin on classic meatloaf would make your grandma proud!
There’s a layer of juicy meatloaf on the bottom followed by fluffy mashed potatoes on top.
It also has bacon bits and French’s fried onions, so it has a nice crunch. The flavor of this casserole is slightly sweet, savory, and incredible!
5. Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato Casserole
This casserole takes garlic mashed potatoes, which are already this close to perfect, to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Adding parmesan to the potatoes and baking them gives them a delightfully crispy, cheesy topping that knocks them out of the park.
If you need a new way to jazz up an old favorite for the holidays, give this one a try.
6. Potatoes Au Gratin
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love the crunchy edges, tender centers, and creamy sauce of au gratin potatoes.
And when you make them from scratch, they’re even better.
Plus, making them yourself allows you to add a bit of Gruyère in with the cheddar, for a wonderfully smokey finish.
7. Lighthouse Inn Potatoes Copycat Recipe
The famous Lighthouse Inn potatoes will go down in history as the best!
While you can no longer visit the Lighthouse Inn, they’re so easy to make at home.
The recipe combines butter, Panko breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese.
It couldn’t be easier. If you’re looking for a new potato casserole recipe, give this one a try. You won’t regret it.
8. Hash Brown Chicken Casserole
Between the cheesy chicken filling and the crunchy Corn Flakes topping, this casserole has a lot going on. It’s herby, savory, and features plenty of veggies, as well.
This is a simple recipe using kitchen staples you likely already have.
It’s the perfect potato dinner!
9. Broccoli Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes
This recipe takes the much-loved cheddar scalloped potatoes and adds two cups of broccoli florets.
It’s like the perfect combination of broccoli and cheese soup with scalloped potatoes.
Not to mention it’s one of the easiest possible ways to get your kids to eat more veggies.
10. Tater Tot Casserole
This is one of the easiest and tastiest potato recipes you’ll ever have!
Loaded with crispy tater tots, ground beef, and creamy mushroom soup, it’s just to die for.
Every time I bring this to a potluck, it disappears in minutes!
11. Ham and Potato Casserole
It’s hard to believe that something made with only a few ingredients is so unbelievably decadent.
It’s down-home, Southern-style cooking at its finest.
To make it, you’ll combine butter, onions, ham, potatoes, bechamel sauce, cheddar cheese, and breadcrumbs.
It may not be good for your diet, but your tastebuds will love it.
12. Loaded Mashed Potatoes
If you’re a fan of loaded baked potatoes, wait until you try these loaded mashed potatoes!
They have all the toppings you know and love, including cheese, bacon, butter, sour cream, and green onions.
They’re creamy, satisfying, and ready in less than an hour.
13. Sweet Potato Casserole
What list of potato casseroles is complete without at least one sweet potato casserole?
Sweet, spiced, and wonderfully dreamy, this treat is a holiday favorite in homes throughout the country.
It gives you the perfect smooth and silky filling with a sweet and crunchy pecan streusel topping.
14. Farmer’s Casserole
Farmer’s casserole is another filling breakfast similar to the hash brown casserole above. The primary difference is that you’ll add eggs to this one.
It also calls for ham instead of sausage, but feel free to use whatever breakfast meat you like best.
15. Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
If your favorite hash brown casserole is the one served at Cracker Barrel, you’re in luck. I have a copycat recipe for that one, too!
This cheesy, seven-ingredient casserole is incredibly simple to make.
There are only three steps in this potato recipe. You can have it on the table in less than an hour.
16. Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
Turning your Thanksgiving leftovers into a tasty casserole is a total-gamechanger!
Play around with this recipe however you like. As long as you have leftover turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, you can make it work.
It’s herby, cheesy, and tastes like all your favorite parts of Thanksgiving. Top it with cranberry sauce for the full effect.
17. The Pioneer Woman’s Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
The Pioneer woman is the queen of potato casseroles! Her recipe is top-notch.
All it takes are 10 simple kitchen staples and about 90 minutes.
This recipe combines all your favorite baked potato ingredients – bacon, cheese, green onions, sour cream, etc. – for one incredible side dish that might upstage the main course.
18. Cheesy Potato Casserole
Say it with me: Easy. Cheesy. Potatoes.
I knew I’d love this potato side dish before I made it, and I know you will, too!
The inside of the casserole is fantastically cheesy and creamy, and the top features a crunchy Corn Flakes crust.
The sour cream and cream of chicken soup also add a nice kick of flavor.
19. Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Potatoes
Jalapeño poppers are always fun and delicious, but they can sometimes be messy.
This casserole features all the flavors of this spicy appetizer in the convenience of a casserole.
If you like dishes with lots of cheese, a fair amount of heat, and a whole ton of flavor, you’ll love it.
20. Baked Potato Skins Mac and Cheese Recipe
This one combines two classic American recipes: cheesy potatoes and macaroni & cheese.
This phenomenal casserole includes two layers. The first is good, old-fashioned mac-n-cheese.
Then, top that with a layer of crispy, cheesy baked potato skins slathered with bacon, green onions, and a dash of cayenne.
It’s hard to beat!
20 Best Potato Casseroles
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servings30
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kcalIf Samwise Gamgee had a food blog, these potato casserole recipes would be on the front page. His top pick? The twice baked potato casserole, a hearty, comforting favorite.
Ingredients
6 large Russet potatoes, scrubbed
10 ounces bacon
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk, warm
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup canola oil
Optional: chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scrub the potatoes clean, wipe them dry, and rub them with canola oil. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes, until they can be easily sliced through.
- While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, cream cheese, warm milk, and sour cream.
- Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half and scoop out the flesh into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Roughly mash everything together.
- To the potato mixture, add salt, pepper, half of the cooked bacon, half of the grated cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and most of the green onions. Stir to combine.
- Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer the potato mixture to a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with the remaining green onions and optional chives.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a potato masher for a chunkier texture or an electric mixer for a smoother consistency, depending on your preference.
- Pierce the potatoes with a fork before baking to allow steam to escape and prevent bursting.
Nutrition
- Calories: 560kcal
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Protein: 19g
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Cholesterol: 87mg
- Sodium: 1092mg
- Potassium: 1147mg
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 4g
- Calcium: 155mg
- Iron: 2mg
