These easy cheesy potatoes always get rave reviews, and you won’t find a more simple recipe — just hash browns, cream, salt, pepper, and cheese. You don’t even need a mixing bowl!
If you are looking for potatoes with cream of chicken soup and corn flakes, try my Utah funeral potatoes recipe.
If I need a side dish that everyone can agree on, I always go for some type of potatoes. This cheesy potato recipe is one of my absolute favorites!
Why these cheesy potatoes will be a family favorite:
- Easy prep — You don’t even need to dirty a bowl; it’s assembled right in the baking pan!
- The recipe calls for simple ingredients – just potatoes, cream, salt, pepper, and cheese. That’s it. (No canned soup needed!)
- Not only is it a great recipe for family dinner, it’s special enough for special occasions like holidays and potlucks.
- It’s mild flavor makes it a perfect side dish recipe to any meat or main course. We especially love it with ham!
How to make the best cheesy potatoes:
- PREP – Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan or large casserole dish with cooking spray. If desired, thaw the hashbrowns. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- COMBINE – Spread hash brown potatoes in an even layer in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour the cream over the top.
- BAKE – Cover the pan with foil and bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes.
- TOPPING – Sprinkle the grated cheese over the potatoes. Replace the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Just look at that cheesy goodness!
VARIATIONS:
- You can sprinkle garlic powder or onion powder over the potatoes for a different flavor profile.
- Fresh potatoes can be used in place of the frozen hashbrowns. I’ve had great luck with russets, either cubed or cut in strips.
- Use any type of cheese your family enjoys. We like mild or sharp cheddar cheese, but you could try colby jack, gruyere, Mexican blend, or even pepper jack cheese. (For best results, grate it yourself.)
Can I make these potatoes in a crock pot?
Yes, I’ve made them in my slow cooker when I need to save oven space. Spray the crock pot well with cooking spray, then add the salt, pepper, and cream. Stir together gently. Cook on low for about 6 hours. Add the cheese and cook for a few minutes until it melts. So easy!
More potato side dish recipes:
- Pesto Roasted Potatoes
- Sauteed Potato Recipe
- Crispy Potato Slices
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes (Crock Pot)
- Easy Au Gratin Potatoes
- Lipton Onion Soup Potatoes
- Baked Mashed Potato Balls
Easy Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 32 oz bag of cubed frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 ¾ cups half & half cream
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Let the hash browns thaw for several hours in the fridge, or for 2-3 hours at room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13" pan with cooking spray.
- Spread the hash browns in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the salt and pepper evenly over the top of the potatoes, then add the half and half.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake 350° for 45-55 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top, replace the foil and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Notes
- If you forget to thaw the hash browns, no worries. Just increase the cooking time for a few minutes.
- Instead of hash browns, you can use 2 pounds of russet potatoes. Simply peel or scrub them and cut into cubes, slices, or strips.
- For the best melty, gooey cheese, use freshly grated cheese. The preshredded cheese is coated with powder, so it doesn’t melt quite as well.
Nutrition
It doesn’t get easier than this cheesy potato bake, and after you try it, you’ll want to take it to all your family gatherings. No matter where I take it, I come home with an empty pan!
WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?
Just enter your email and get it sent right to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from me every week!
Leave a Reply