Cheesy Party Potato Casserole
A rich and creamy potato casserole topped with crunchy chips, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Casserole Ingredients
- 2 lb frozen southern style diced hash browns Can use fresh potatoes if desired.
- 16 oz French onion dip Can substitute with other flavors.
- 1 can cream of chicken Replace with cream of mushroom for a vegetarian option.
- 1 stick melted butter (divided) Use half for mixture and half for topping.
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Add more cheese on top for extra cheesiness.
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups crushed Ruffles chips Can substitute with your favorite chips.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your smoker to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray a 9×13 smoker-safe dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced hash browns, French onion dip, cream of chicken, half of the melted butter, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Spread the potato mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Crush about 2 cups of Ruffles chips and spread them over the top of the potatoes.
- Pour the other half of the melted butter over the top of the chips.
Cooking
- For cooking on the smoker, smoke for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are cooked through and the top is crispy.
- If using the oven, bake at 350 degrees for about an hour or until the potatoes are cooked through and tender.
Notes
You can prepare this dish ahead of time. Just wait to add the chips and butter until right before baking. Leftover casserole can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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