Description
Sour Cream and Onion Party Potatoes: Ultimate Side Dish is a decadent and flavorful potato casserole that combines the creamy richness of sour cream and cheddar cheese with the savory kick of onion soup mix and green onions. Topped with a cheesy crust, this dish is perfect for gatherings or as a comforting side.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture:
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix or dip mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (plus extra for garnish)
Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers or potato chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and return to the pot.
- Mix Ingredients: Add sour cream, milk, butter, onion soup mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth. Stir in 1 cup cheese and green onions.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with remaining cheese and crackers/chips. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving.
- For extra richness, consider adding cream cheese or bacon as a topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
