Description
This French Onion Potato Casserole is a creamy, cheesy comfort dish featuring shredded hash browns mixed with cream of chicken soup, French onion dip, and cheddar cheese. The casserole is topped with a crunchy buttery corn flakes crust and baked to golden perfection, making it a perfect side for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture
- 1 (30 to 32-oz) package frozen shredded hash browns
- 1 (10.5-oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- 1 (16-oz) container refrigerated sour cream-based French onion dip
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 2 cups crushed corn flakes
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to ensure the casserole doesn’t stick.
- Mix the Casserole Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the frozen shredded hash browns, cream of chicken soup, French onion dip, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Assemble the Casserole: Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly to fill the pan.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed corn flakes with the melted butter until the corn flakes are fully coated.
- Top the Casserole: Sprinkle the buttered corn flakes evenly over the potato mixture in the pan, creating a crunchy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven uncovered and bake for 1 hour, until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or vegetable soup and use a vegetarian French onion dip.
- Ensure the hash browns are thawed slightly for easier mixing, but do not cook them beforehand.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- For extra crispness, broil the casserole for the last 2-3 minutes of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
