This delicious Julia Child Shredded Potato Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients like hash browns, Cheddar cheese, and sour cream, this easy recipe is quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Plus, the crispy cornflake topping adds the perfect crunch!
Ingredients Needed
- 1 (2-pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
- 1 cup butter, melted, divided (2 sticks)
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
How To Make Shredded Potato Casserole
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, shredded Cheddar cheese, condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ½ of the melted butter, chopped onion, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Transfer to the baking dish: Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Add the topping: Sprinkle the crushed cornflakes over the top and drizzle with the remaining melted butter.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy: Once done, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious, cheesy hash brown casserole!

Recipe Tips
- Use thawed hash browns: Make sure your hash browns are fully thawed before using them to avoid excess moisture in the casserole.
- Don’t overmix: Mix the ingredients just enough to combine them to ensure a fluffy, creamy texture.
- Check the topping: If you like a crispier top, bake for an extra 10-15 minutes until the cornflakes are golden brown.
- Add extra cheese: For a more cheesy casserole, feel free to sprinkle extra shredded Cheddar on top before baking.
- Let it rest: After baking, let the casserole sit for a few minutes to firm up, making it easier to serve.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store leftover shredded potato casserolein an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Place leftover shredded potato casserole in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheat.
- Reheating: Reheat leftover shredded potato casserole at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until warmed through.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size: 1 serving (159g)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 670mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 21g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 8g
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Julia Child Shredded Potato Casserole
Description
This delicious Julia Child Shredded Potato Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients like hash browns, Cheddar cheese, and sour cream, this easy recipe is quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Plus, the crispy cornflake topping adds the perfect crunch!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, shredded Cheddar cheese, condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ½ of the melted butter, chopped onion, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Transfer to the baking dish: Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Add the topping: Sprinkle the crushed cornflakes over the top and drizzle with the remaining melted butter.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy: Once done, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious, cheesy hash brown casserole!
Notes
- Use thawed hash browns: Make sure your hash browns are fully thawed before using them to avoid excess moisture in the casserole.
- Don’t overmix: Mix the ingredients just enough to combine them to ensure a fluffy, creamy texture.
- Check the topping: If you like a crispier top, bake for an extra 10-15 minutes until the cornflakes are golden brown.
- Add extra cheese: For a more cheesy casserole, feel free to sprinkle extra shredded Cheddar on top before baking.
- Let it rest: After baking, let the casserole sit for a few minutes to firm up, making it easier to serve.