Crusty Potato Casserole Recipes

SIMPLE CRUNCHY POTATO AND ONION CASSEROLE - LOW CAL

Steps:

• Note:*** This casserole has no sauce which allows some of the top and bottom potatoes to get crispy- the more the better! Be sure to use a 9x13-inch casserole. DO NOT use a deep dish casserole as this will prevent the potatoes from cooking properly and getting crunchy.
• ***Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray the 9x13-inch casserole with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place half of potatoes in bottom of casserole dish.
• Place layer of onions over potatoes.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place remaining potatoes on the top layer.
• Drizzle butter over the entire casserole, using total of 4 tbs butter, if not counting calories.
• Spray top of casserole with non-stick cooking spray.
• Cover and bake 20 minutes in lower third of the oven.
• Uncover and bake an additional 40-50 minutes until potatoes are done and casserole is golden brown on top.
• If you are lucky, the bottom potatoes will be a little browned, too!
• VARIATION: During last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle casserole with 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
• Let melt and serve.
• HAM-POTATO VARIATION: Add 8-12 ounces cooked ham or smoked pork shoulder, cubed, between the onion and potato layers.
• Bake as directed.

POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Pour the hash browns into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the cheese, sour cream and soup.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the onion with 1 stick butter and saute for 5 minutes. Add this to the soup mixture and spread this over the potatoes in the dish.
• Next, arrange the crushed corn flakes over all in the dish. Melt the remaining stick of butter and pour this evenly over the corn flakes.
• Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 1 hour.

POTATO-CRUSTED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss potato slices with oil, salt and pepper. Arrange slices onto the bottom and sides of an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until potato is tender. Reduce heat to 350°., Meanwhile, for filling, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove from skillet. In the same skillet, saute onion in butter. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in vegetables, seasonings and chicken. Spoon into potato crust., Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over chicken mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and topping is golden brown.

CRUSTY POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a 2 quart casserole, combine all ingredients except 1 tablespoon of butter and corn flakes.
• 2. Mix ingredients thoroughly. Sprinkle corn flakes on top of potatoes. Scatter small pieces of remaining 1 tablespoon of butter around on corn flakes. Bake till golden brown. Serve hot.