Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Easy Million Dollar Potato Casserole. This creamy, cheesy dish features fluffy potatoes enveloped in a rich sauce and topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs. It’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, providing a delightful experience that will leave your taste buds celebrating every bite. With minimal effort, you can create a dish that feels extravagant yet is incredibly simple to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain.
- In a large bowl, combine drained potatoes with sour cream, melted butter, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash until creamy but slightly chunky.
- Fold in cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg