Description
Million Dollar Potato Casserole is a creamy, cheesy comfort dish featuring shredded hash browns blended with a mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and cheddar, topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust baked to golden perfection. Perfect for family gatherings and potlucks, this casserole is both rich in flavor and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
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Potato Mixture
- 1 (32-oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns
- 1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the frozen shredded hash browns, unsalted cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and shredded cheddar cheese until well incorporated.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out smoothly.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttery Ritz cracker mixture evenly over the top of the potato mixture in the baking dish to create a crunchy crust.
- Bake: Bake the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- Using Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup helps control the sodium content.
- The cream of chicken soup can be purchased in bulk on Amazon for convenience.
- If you need a gluten-free option, gluten-free cream of chicken soup is available online.
- A homemade version of cream of chicken soup can be used for a fresher taste and to control ingredients.
- The casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for later use.
- If baking from refrigerated, you may need to add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- If baking from frozen, ensure the casserole is completely thawed before baking as directed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of casserole (about 200g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
