Potluck Potatoes Casserole ๐ฅ๐ง
Description: Try this for your next potluck. A cheesy potato casserole that gets rave reviews every time I make it. Actually, I tried it first at a potluck a few years ago and begged for the recipe. If you want to make it for your family, rescale to 14 or 7 servings.
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Recipe Category: Potato
- Keywords: Vegetable, Potluck, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 390.8
- Fat Content: 22.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 77.2mg
- Sodium Content: 391.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 27.2g
- Fiber Content: 2.2g
- Sugar Content: 1.1g
- Protein Content: 21.2g
Ingredients:
- 3 bags frozen hash brown potatoes
- 3 onions
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups gruyere cheese
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups havarti cheese
- 3 cups half-and-half
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). |
| 2. | Grease a large roasting pan with butter or cooking spray. |
| 3. | In a very large bowl, combine thawed hash brown potatoes, chopped onions, minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper. Use your hands to toss until well combined. |
| 4. | Mix in the smaller amount of both gruyere and havarti cheeses, and taste the mixture. Add more cheeses or pepper as desired for extra flavor. |
| 5. | Pack the potato mixture into the greased roasting pan, ensuring it’s evenly distributed. |
| 6. | Pour the half-and-half over the top of the potato mixture, covering it evenly. Sprinkle additional freshly ground black pepper on top for added seasoning. |
| 7. | Bake the casserole, uncovered, in the preheated oven for at least 1 hour. You can bake it for up to 2 hours if you prefer a more browned texture. |
| 8. | Halfway through the baking time, carefully stir the casserole from the bottom up to incorporate the browned bits throughout. |
| 9. | Remember to stir only once during the baking process. |
| 10. | If you notice that the potatoes are browning too quickly and aren’t cooked enough, cover the casserole with foil until it’s done baking. |
This Potluck Potatoes Casserole is a delightful combination of cheesy goodness and hearty potatoes, perfect for feeding a crowd at your next gathering. Enjoy the creamy texture and rich flavors of this comforting dish that’s sure to be a hit every time you serve it! ๐
