If you’re anything like me, you love potatoes in all their forms – mashed, roasted, fried, you name it. But let me introduce you to my absolute favorite: Sour Cream Potatoes. This dish is the epitome of comfort food, oozing with creaminess and packed full of flavor. It’s got the perfect balance of richness from the sour cream and cheddar cheese, while the cream of chicken soup adds a depth of flavor that’s hard to beat. And the best part? That crispy topping of butter-soaked cornflakes that gives you a satisfying crunch with every bite. This dish has been a family favorite for years, and I’m thrilled to share it with you today. Whether you’re serving it up for a weeknight dinner or bringing it to a potluck, Sour Cream Potatoes is a surefire way to impress. And don’t worry if you’re not a seasoned cook – this recipe is as easy as it gets. All you need to do is mix the ingredients together, pop it in the oven, and let it work its magic. Trust me, once you try these Sour Cream Potatoes, you’ll never look at potatoes the same way again!
Ingredients
- 2 lb. bag frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1 pt. sour cream
- 2 c. or 10 oz. grated Cheddar cheese
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 c. melted butter
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 c. chopped onion
Baking Instructions
- Mix everything together and pour into a 13 x 9-inch pan.
- Top with 1/4 cup melted butter and 2 cups crushed cornflakes, mixed together.
- Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
Calorie: 450
Total cooking time: 1 hour
Difficulty level: Easy
The Chronicles of the Sour Cream Potatoes
Prologue: The Ingredients Reveal
One fine evening, my kitchen was graced with the presence of a 2 lb. bag of frozen hash browns (thawed, of course, since they’re not Elsa from Frozen), a pint of sour cream, 2 cups – or 10 oz. if you’re feeling particularly metric – of grated Cheddar cheese, a duo of cream of chicken soup cans, 1/2 cup of melted butter (I mean, who doesn’t love a good butter bath?), a teaspoon of salt, 1/4 tsp. of pepper, and 1/2 cup of chopped onion. It was like the Avengers of comfort food had assembled in my kitchen.
Act One: The Mixing Bowl Tango
The first step? Throw everything into the mixing bowl. Yes, everything. Including the sour cream, Cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, butter, salt, pepper, and onion. It felt like a chaotic food party, and everyone was invited. The butter was doing the backstroke, the sour cream was doing the twist, and the cheese was just being extra (as it always is). It was a sight to behold.
Interlude: A Pan’s Tale
After the wild party in the mixing bowl, it was time to pour the mixture into a 13 x 9-inch pan. Now, don’t underestimate this step. This was not just any pan, but the one that had seen me through countless failed brownies and semi-successful lasagnas. It was a true testament of my culinary journey – and every scratch and stain had a story to tell.
Act Two: Topping Triumph
The next step involved topping the mixture with 1/4 cup melted butter (yes, more butter – because why not?) and 2 cups crushed cornflakes, mixed together. This was not just a topping, it was a crunchy, buttery crown. The cornflakes, once a humble breakfast cereal, were now the star of the show, ready to add that crackling overture to our sour cream potatoes.
Epilogue: The Oven Ordeal
Finally, it was time to bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Now, if you have ever baked something, you know that this is the longest and most nerve-wracking part. Every whiff, every sizzle, and every tick of the timer feels like an eternity. But in the end, when you pull out that pan of golden, creamy, crunchy perfections, you realize it was all worth it.
The End: The Taste Test
And then came the moment of truth – the taste test. Let’s just say, the sour cream potatoes were a hit. Every spoonful was a burst of cheesy, creamy, and crunchy goodness. The sour cream and Cheddar cheese provided a tangy creaminess, while the butter, salt, and pepper elevated the flavors. The cream of chicken soup added a savory richness, and the onion gave it that much-needed crunch and sharpness. It was a symphony of flavors, harmoniously playing in every bite.
Closing Thoughts: The Aftermath
In the end, after the last bite was devoured and the pan was scraped clean, I looked around my kitchen. The cheese-encrusted pan, the messy counter, the empty cans, the crumpled recipe – it all told the tale of a memorable culinary journey. And you know what? I wouldn’t have it any other way. After all, cooking is not just about following recipes – it’s about creating stories, one ingredient at a time.
