Food and Recipes Party Food and Drink 25 Potato Casseroles to Warm Up the Dinner Table By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 5, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Atonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Whether shredded, sliced, or mashed, potatoes are the staple from which so many comforting Southern casseroles hail. They're buildable and easy to work with, making them the best base for your bakes. We rounded up our favorite potato casseroles that never disappoint on busy weeknights and at holiday feasts alike. They're great as supporting side dishes at your next dinner party but filling enough to also act as a main dish. Think warm, gooey renditions like hashbrown casserole, potato gratins, scalloped potatoes, and loaded mashed potato bakes. For those of you who like going off the beaten path, you can jazz up many of these potato bakes with bacon, fresh herbs, hot sauce, or a little garlic—just about any savory ingredient would be right at home. These comforting potato casserole recipes are loaded with rich and creamy flavor. You'll find a new favorite in this collection—we guarantee it. 01 of 25 Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole Get ready for a new weeknight (and holiday!) favorite. This updated potato casserole recipe for cheesy mashed potatoes masters the creamy, dreamy factor. 02 of 25 Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes This scalloped potato recipe is easy to make but feels rather indulgent, thanks to nutty Parmesan cheese. It's made in a 13x9 baking dish, so there will be plenty of this crowd-pleasing potato casserole for everyone. 03 of 25 Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust Jennifer Davick Recipe: Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust Get a little fancy with this rosemary-infused potato casserole. The recipe calls for a springform pan, turning out a deliciously crusty gratin. 04 of 25 Two-Potato Gratin Hector Sanchez Recipe: Two-Potato Gratin One is the loneliest number, so make this two-potato gratin instead. Sweet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes come together in perfect harmony. 05 of 25 Funeral Potatoes The Washington Post/Getty Images Recipe: Funeral Potatoes Funeral potatoes are beloved in the South for their rich, comforting flavor. Cheesy, crunchy, and oh-so creamy, this casserole is a forever classic and sure to be a welcome contribution to potlucks or family dinners. 06 of 25 Twice Baked Potato Casserole Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland; Food Styling: Melissa Gray Recipe: Twice Baked Potato Casserole All the flavor of a loaded baked potato packed into a casserole. Get creative and add your favorite baked potato toppings into the mix, from broccoli to black beans. 07 of 25 Savory Sweet Potato Casserole Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Savory Sweet Potato Casserole The savory Parmesan-herb streusel topping on this sweet potato casserole is worth waiting for. We promise, no one will miss the marshmallows. 08 of 25 Scalloped Potatoes With Ham Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Scalloped Potatoes With Ham This cheesy and meaty bake pairs with nearly every dish, from salads to pork tenderloins and even breakfast eggs. It's a great way to use up leftover ham, but delicious enough to warrant buying ham just for the recipe. 09 of 25 Crispy Potato Galette Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Recipe: Crispy Potato Galette This galette combines the crispiness of a potato chip with the creaminess of mashed potatoes. If there are any leftovers of this potato casserole, warm it up and top it with a fried egg for breakfast the next morning. 10 of 25 Smokey Sweet Potato Mashed Potato Bake Jennifer Davick Recipe: Smokey Sweet Potato Mashed Potato Bake This potato casserole recipe was meant to top Shepherd's Pie, but it's good enough to enjoy on its own. A can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce takes these mashed potatoes to the next level. 11 of 25 Hash Brown Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Hash Brown Casserole This heavenly potato casserole from Tennessee's Loveless Cafe and Motel challenges the mindset that hash browns only belong on a breakfast plate. Pre-shredded potatoes streamline this favorite dish. And while grammarians may argue whether it is "hash brown casserole" or "hashbrown casserole," we'll just have a second helping. 12 of 25 Hot Potato Salad Helen Norman Recipe: Hot Potato Salad One Southern Living editor's grandmother has been making this genius recipe for decades. It's the perfect marriage of potato salad with a bubbly, cheesy gratin. 13 of 25 Chipotle Scalloped Potatoes Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Chipotle Scalloped Potatoes Cheesy, smoky, and savory—all of our favorite flavors come to play in this winner of a potato casserole. Peppered with bits of bacon and lots of sharp Cheddar, this potato side is sure to win everyone over. 14 of 25 Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake Jennifer Davick Recipe: Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake These are anything but boring mashed potatoes. Chorizo, green chiles, and pepper Jack cheese spice up this potato bake. 15 of 25 Potatoes Patio Photo: Iain Bagwell Recipe: Potatoes Patio A mixture of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese makes this luxurious baked potato casserole all the more delicious. Creamy and melty, this potato side is the kind you won't be able to stop eating. 16 of 25 Fennel-and-Potato Gratin Jennifer Davick Recipe: Fennel-and-Potato Gratin This gratin feels like fall, thanks to nutmeg and fennel. Pair it with a chilly autumn night, and enjoy the festive flavor. 17 of 25 Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake Jennifer Davick Recipe: Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake Baby spinach and herb-garlic cheese bring color and creaminess to this bake, while toasted pecans add a surprise crunch. Serve warm with a favorite chicken recipe for an easy weeknight meal. 18 of 25 Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Recipe: Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Breakfast for dinner! The kids are going to rejoice. 19 of 25 Zucchini-Potato Casserole Iain Bagwell Recipe: Zucchini-Potato Casserole Find a prettier potato bake, we challenge you. This layered vegetable bake stands out on any spread and can be served warm or room temperature. 20 of 25 Bacon and Blue Cheese Mashed Potato Bake Jennifer Davick Recipe: Bacon and Blue Cheese Mashed Potato Bake This potato side pairs perfectly with grilled steak. The creamy wedge of blue cheese folded into the buttermilk mashed potatoes adds a subtle salty and savory bite. 21 of 25 Onion-Topped Sausage 'n' Mashed Potato Casserole Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Onion-Topped Sausage 'n' Mashed Potato Casserole You'll be impressed by how fuss-free this supper really is. This casserole is packed with a rich, meaty tomato sauce and refrigerated mashed potatoes and topped with crunchy, kid-approved fried onions. 22 of 25 Caramelized Onion Mashed Potato Bake Jennifer Davick Recipe: Caramelized Onion Mashed Potato Bake In this recipe, caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, and fresh parsley punch up classic mashed potatoes. It may be a bold statement, but these potatoes are so good, no gravy is necessary. 23 of 25 Mashed Potato Casserole Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kay E. Clarke; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Recipe: Mashed Potato Casserole Thanks to the cream cheese, sour cream, and half-and-half, these potatoes are extra creamy. A topping of toasted fresh breadcrumbs and crispy fried onions adds the right amount of crunch to balance out the rich and smooth potatoes underneath. 24 of 25 Butternut Squash Gratin Iain Bagwell Recipe: Butternut Squash Gratin Mix up a classic gratin with layers of butternut and spaghetti squash folded in with the potatoes. Heavy cream and fontina make this recipe super creamy, while warm spices give the dish a cozy fall feel. 25 of 25 Creamy Whipped Potato Casserole Atonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Creamy Whipped Potato Casserole This potato casserole is easy to make the day of, but can also be made a day ahead. It pairs well with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin, ham, or even grilled steaks for a weeknight meal. Just be sure to brown the butter in this recipe to add nutty flavor. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit