Ready to transform stressful weeknight dinners? Looking for an easy, cheesy side dish to accompany family dinner? This tasty diced baked potato casserole is the Trader joe’s hash browns simple side for a crowd! Learn how to make “funeral potatoes”, and who knows, it just might become a family staple!
This cheesy potato casserole with diced potatoes makes the best side dish, and is a staple at my holiday tables. I’m amping up the flavor of this EASY cheesy potato recipe by adding onions in a few forms and plenty of shredded cheddar cheese. So yes, it’s still going to taste like the classic easy cheesy potatoes you’re used to, but a tad extra. If you are looking for more comfort food recipes, be sure to try my crockpot chicken thighs with potatoes, slow cooker brats, and homemade chili next time! Pin this cheesy potato casserole with diced potatoes recipe for later! Like any casserole recipe, there are many different varieties! This particular cheesy potato casserole is a classic here in Minnesota and often served at holidays.
I’ve added some extra flavor to my version, but it still has the classic feel. Often times the prepared hashbrowns and potatoes are in the refrigerated section of stores near eggs and dairy. You can also use the diced potatoes with onions. Frozen diced potatoes also work, just make sure to take them out to thaw. The green onions give a milder flavor than regular onions would. Look for a condensed soup, you could also use cream of mushroom soup.
I recommend full fat sour cream for best flavor. I recommend sharp cheddar cheese, but you could also use any cheddar, colby jack, or even pepper jack for a little spice. Many funeral potato recipes call for cornflakes, but I think the savory flavor of fried onions adds a boost of flavor and crunch. How to Make Cheesy Potato Casserole with Diced Potatoes While this cheesy diced potato casserole takes about an hour to make, the prep is really quite simple!