Description
Looking for a side dish that steals the spotlight on your holiday table? These Thanksgiving Cheesy Potatoes are ultra creamy, loaded with melty cheddar, and baked to golden perfection. They’re comforting, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for any feast. Whether you’re making them for a cozy family dinner or a big holiday gathering, this easy recipe delivers classic flavor with a cheesy twist. It’s a fantastic addition to your collection of quick dinner ideas, holiday food ideas, or make-ahead dishes for stress-free entertaining. These cheesy potatoes are a must-make for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even a weeknight comfort meal.
Ingredients
1 bag (32 oz) frozen diced hash browns, thawed
2 cups sour cream
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
2 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 2 cups of cheddar cheese, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
4. Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
5. Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
6. Optional: Broil for 2 minutes to crisp up the edges.
7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
8. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For extra richness, try swapping half the sour cream with cream cheese.
This dish can be assembled a day in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg