Description
These cheesy potatoes are a comforting dish that blends creamy cheese and hearty hash browns, topped with crunchy corn flakes for extra texture. Perfect for gatherings or quick family meals, it combines simple ingredients into a delicious meal that’s sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (30 ounce) bag of frozen cubed or shredded hash browns, thawed
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ¾ cup diced yellow onion
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (and pepper to taste)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups corn flakes, measured, then crushed
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place the thawed hash browns in a large bowl.
- In a large saucepan, melt the ¼ cup butter over medium heat, then add the onions and cook for 3-5 minutes until soft.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and cook for a minute. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk, cooking until thicken.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste, then remove from heat.
- Mix in the cheddar cheese and sour cream until well combined. Pour this mixture over the hash browns and stir well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Cover and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- While the potatoes are baking, prepare the topping by crushing corn flakes in a Ziploc bag or food processor and mixing with melted butter.
- Once the potatoes are baked, uncover and sprinkle the corn flake mixture on top, then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Notes
Make sure the hash browns are completely thawed before mixing for the best texture.
You can use any sharp cheese you prefer for a different flavor profile.
For a spicier kick, consider adding some diced jalapeños to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg