French Onion Potatoes with Cheese and Fried Onion Crunch
A creamy potato casserole with caramelized onions, cheese, and a crispy topping inspired by French onion flavors
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 (30-ounce) bag frozen diced hash browns, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
1 cup French fried onions
2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Caramelize onions in butter over medium heat until golden.
- Mix potatoes, cheese, sour cream, soup, broth, and seasonings.
- Fold in caramelized onions.
- Spread mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Thaw potatoes fully and avoid rushing the onions for best flavor.