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Million Dollar Potato Casserole

Potatoe Casserole
Potatoe Casserole

Million Dollar Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy, cheesy goodness with crispy, buttery topping for a dish that truly lives up to its name. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday gatherings, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients:

  • Cooking spray

  • 1 (32-oz.) pkg. frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed

  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese

  • 1 (10.5-oz.) can cream of chicken soup

  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (about 8 oz.)

  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 32 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz), coarsely crushed

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  • Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, ricotta cheese, cream of chicken soup, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large mixing bowl, stirring with a whisk.

  • Fold in the thawed hash brown potatoes, Cheddar cheese, and most of the green onions to the bowl, reserving about 2 tablespoons onions for garnish.

  • Spoon the mixture into prepared dish, and spread into an even layer.

  • Combine the melted butter and crushed crackers in a medium mixing bowl; stir to coat.

  • Sprinkle the butter-coated crackers evenly over the potato mixture.

  • Bake in preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until bubbly around the edges.

  • Sprinkle reserved green onions, parsley, and black pepper evenly over the casserole.

Pro Tip:

Rich, flavorful, and satisfying, Million Dollar Potato Casserole is a recipe you’ll find yourself coming back to time and time again. Whether it’s a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal, this dish is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!

For an extra crunch, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the top before baking—it adds a golden, crispy layer that’s hard to resist!

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