15 Best Potato Casseroles for a Cozy Family Meal
Everyone will ask for another scoop!
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What's affordable, crowd-friendly, and comforting? Our favorite casserole recipes, of course! No wait, potato recipes… no casseroles… no potatoes. Okay, you get the picture!) Both casseroles and potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. That's why we've rounded up the best potato casserole recipes just in time for winter! Here, you'll find all different ways to use potatoes in your trusty casserole dish. From creamy twice-baked potatoes to scalloped potatoes to loaded chicken and potatoes—even the pickiest eaters will love this list of potato casseroles.
Looking for a breakfast casserole recipe featuring potatoes? We've got that, too! In fact, our sausage breakfast casserole is filled with frozen shredded hash browns so it couldn't be easier! And speaking of easy recipes, there are plenty of make-ahead dishes that you can prep before a big family dinner (or even your Christmas feast). For example, the shepherd's pie topped with creamy mashed potatoes can be fully prepared and baked, then cooled before storing in the freezer for up to two months! Or, try making the filling for the cowboy casserole in advance and when you're ready to serve, simply finish with tater tot potatoes and bake.
Whether you go with a classic potato recipe like potatoes au gratin or something a little more creative like a cheeseburger and fries casserole, this list of comforting dishes is sure to be a hit.
Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
This rustic, loaded twice-baked potato casserole doesn't require you to peel any potatoes. The skin actually adds nice texture to the dish. So does the crunchy bacon!
Get the Twice-Baked Potato Casserole recipe.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
The tater tots act like little hash brown cakes in this festive breakfast dish. They're crunchy, salty, and perfect for topping eggs and bacon.
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Freezer-Friendly Shepherd's Pie
Not only is this hearty dinner easy to prep-ahead but you can also use leftover mashed potatoes to make it! Talk about a weeknight hit!
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Whether you're serving steak, turkey, or ham, this potato side dish works for all occasions. Heck, we don't even need a main course to love this dish—just a big scoop of this casserole and we'd be happy!
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
This favorite holiday dish is naturally sweet thanks to the mashed sweet potatoes, but it's the marshmallows and streusel topping that really make it festive.
Perfect Potatoes au Gratin
Potatoes au gratin might sound fancy, but this is actually a very simple dish dish. Just creamy potatoes, cheese, and lots of love.
Get Ree's Perfect Potatoes au Gratin recipe.
Cowboy Casserole
Get dinner on the table in less than an hour with this meat and potatoes casserole recipe. The creamy, beef filling is topped with tater tots and bacon for the ultimate meat-lovers meal.
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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Ree's been making this creamy scalloped potato recipe for ages. It's one of her kids' favorite ways to enjoy potatoes and leftover ham!
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Creamy Pepper Jack Mashed Potatoes
Baking these mashed potatoes in a casserole dish gives them a crispy, cheesy topping that's lightly browned around the edges. You can also add a sprinkle of chili powder on top for an extra kick.
Get Ree's Creamy Pepper Jack Mashed Potatoes recipe.
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Shredded hash browns, eggs, cheese, and sausage make this crowd-pleasing breakfast perfect for any holiday brunch. Plus, you can assemble the whole casserole, cover it, and refrigerate up to two days before baking.
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Potatoes au Gratin with Chives and Gruyère
The trick to making this potato recipe stand out is using lots of fresh mix-ins, like scallions, chives, and thyme. Plus, a really good quality cheese like French gruyère.
Get Ree's Potatoes au Gratin with Chives and Gruyère recipe.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Ree suggests placing your mashed potatoes in a baking dish, topping it with a few pats of butter, and finishing it in the oven. It's a great way to warm up the dish if you made it ahead of time, too.
Get Ree's Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe.
Chicken and Potato Casserole
If you thought loaded potatoes were hearty, just wait till you try this casserole dish. It has has chicken, bacon, and cheese!
Get the Chicken and Potato Casserole recipe at Life in the Lofthouse.
Mashed Potato Green Bean Casserole
This holiday mash-up combines the best of both a green bean casserole and creamy mashed potatoes. It even has the crunchy onion topping!
Get the Mashed Potato Green Bean Casserole recipe at Spicy Southern Kitchen.
Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole
This family-friendly recipe has everything you love about a cheeseburger, including the ground beef, melty cheese, fresh toppings, and side of fries in one casserole dish! It's a fun new way to serve burgers and fries!
Get the Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole recipe at Fab Every Day.
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