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moms creamy potato casserole

Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

remember when moms used to make casseroles, always using ritz crackers for the topping? My mom would make this along w/ a tuna casserole, using the famous crackers, and the crackers always gave a buttery taste. Loved it, and still do.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For moms creamy potato casserole

  • 1 stick
    butter, divided
  • 1/2 c
    diced onion
  • 1
    32 oz pkg shredded frozen hash browns, thawed
  • 2 c
    reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can
    reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 c
    light sour cream
  • 1/4 tsp
    each, salt and pepper
  • 1 c
    crushed reduced-fat ritz crackers

How To Make moms creamy potato casserole

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375. Spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish w/ cooking spray. In lg skillet, over medium heat, melt 1/2 stick butter. Add onion, saute 5 mins.
  • 2
    In lg bowl, combine hash browns, cheese, soup, sour cream, salt, pepper and onions. mix well. Spoon mix into casserole dish.
  • 3
    In microwaveable bowl, microwave remaining butter until melted. Stir in cracker crumbs. Sprinkle crumbs over casserole. Cover dish w/ foil. Bake 35 mins. Remove foil, and bake 10 more mins.
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