Food and Recipes Entertaining Ideas & Tips 25 Potato Casseroles To Warm Up The Dinner Table You'll find a new favorite potato casserole in this collection. We guarantee it. By Southern Living Editors Updated on June 6, 2023 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 holiday feasts. They're great as supporting side dishes at your next dinner party but filling enough to act as a main dish. Think warm, gooey renditions like hashbrown casserole, potato gratins, scalloped potatoes, and loaded mashed potato bakes. For those 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 rich, creamy, and comforting potato casserole recipes are flavorful. 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 Get ready for a new weeknight (and holiday!) favorite. This updated potato casserole recipe for cheesy mashed potatoes masters the creamy, dreamy factor. Use room-temperature egg yolks and cream to make mashing the potatoes easier. 02 of 25 Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Beth Dreiling Hontzas This scalloped potato recipe is easy to make but feels rather indulgent, thanks to nutty Parmesan cheese. Make it in a 13x9 baking dish, so there will be plenty of this crowd-pleasing potato casserole for everyone. Plus, it only requires about 20 minutes of hands-on time. 03 of 25 Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust Jennifer Davick Get a little fancy with this rosemary-infused potato casserole. The recipe calls for a springform pan, turning out a deliciously crusty gratin. A package of refrigerated pie crust helps this dish assemble quickly. 04 of 25 Two-Potato Gratin Hector Sanchez One is the loneliest number, so make this two-potato gratin instead. Sweet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes come together in perfect harmony. This casserole is both cheesy and creamy. 05 of 25 Funeral Potatoes The Washington Post/Getty Images Beloved in the South, Funeral Potatoes have a rich and 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. The potato chip topping offers the perfect crunch in every bite. 06 of 25 Twice Baked Potato Casserole Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland; Food Styling: Melissa Gray 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. Serve hot after sprinkling with bacon and scallions. 07 of 25 Savory Sweet Potato Casserole Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox The savory Parmesan-herb streusel topping on this sweet potato casserole is worth waiting for. We promise no one will miss the marshmallows. To help make clean-up easier, use a foil-lined baking sheet. 08 of 25 Scalloped Potatoes With Ham Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall This cheesy and meaty bake pairs with nearly every dish, from salads to pork tenderloins (even breakfast eggs). It's a great way to use leftover ham, but delicious enough to warrant buying ham just for the recipe. Use a mandolin to make slicing the potatoes easier and thinner. 09 of 25 Crispy Potato Galette Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch A "galette" describes a flat, freeform pie or cake with a rustic crust and sweet or savory filling. This galette combines a potato chip's crispiness with mashed potatoes' creaminess. If there are any leftovers of this potato casserole, warm it up and top it with a fried egg for breakfast the following day. 10 of 25 Smokey Sweet Potato Mashed Potato Bake Jennifer Davick Created as a topping to Shepherd's Pie, this potato casserole recipe is 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 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. Use cornflake cereal to create a crispy topping. 12 of 25 Hot Potato Salad Helen Norman One Southern Living editor's grandmother has made this genius recipe for decades. It's the perfect marriage of potato salad with a bubbly, cheesy gratin. The key to this recipe is freezing the cheese for an hour before grating it for this casserole. 13 of 25 Chipotle Scalloped Potatoes Photo: Hector Sanchez Cheesy, smoky, and savory—all our favorite flavors come to play in this winner-of-a-potato casserole. This potato side will surely win everyone over, peppered with bits of bacon and lots of sharp Cheddar. Hands-on time is only 30 minutes, and total cooking time is under two hours. 14 of 25 Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake Jennifer Davick These are anything but bland mashed potatoes. With an ingredient list filled with Chorizo, green chiles, and pepper Jack cheese, this recipe will spice up any dining table with this potato bake. 15 of 25 Potatoes Patio Photo: Iain Bagwell 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. Make this fancy dish with 25 minutes of hands-on time. 16 of 25 Fennel-and-Potato Gratin Jennifer Davick This gratin feels like fall, thanks to nutmeg and fennel. Pair it with a chilly autumn night, and enjoy the festive flavor. Garnish with rosemary sprigs if preferred. 17 of 25 Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake Jennifer Davick 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 Breakfast for dinner! The kids are going to rejoice. Whether you prepare this the night before and enjoy it for breakfast or pair it with a vegetable to eat for dinner, this casserole has delicious flavors the entire family will love. 19 of 25 Zucchini-Potato Casserole Iain Bagwell Find a prettier potato bake. We challenge you. This layered vegetable bake stands out on any spread. Serve it warm or at room temperature. After baking and removing the foil, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. 20 of 25 Bacon and Blue Cheese Mashed Potato Bake Jennifer Davick 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. Have this side dish ready in under an hour. 21 of 25 Onion-Topped Sausage 'n' Mashed Potato Casserole Photo: Jennifer Davick You'll be impressed by how fuss-free this supper really is. This casserole is packed with a rich, meaty tomato sauce, refrigerated mashed potatoes, and topped with crunchy, kid-approved fried onions. After adding the fried onions to the top of the casserole, let it sit for at least five minutes before serving. 22 of 25 Caramelized Onion Mashed Potato Bake Jennifer Davick 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. Ensure the stock, cream, or milk is warm to create the creamiest texture. 23 of 25 Mashed Potato Casserole Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kay E. Clarke; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey These potatoes are extra creamy thanks to the cream cheese, sour cream, and half-and-half. A topping of toasted fresh breadcrumbs and crispy fried onions add the right amount of crunch to balance out the rich and smooth potatoes underneath. 24 of 25 Butternut Squash Gratin Iain Bagwell 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. To prevent oxidation, slide the potatoes one layer at a time. 25 of 25 Creamy Whipped Potato Casserole Atonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer This potato casserole is easy to make the day of your dinner gathering but also a day in advance. For a weeknight meal, it pairs well with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin, ham, or even grilled steaks. Be sure to brown the butter in this recipe to add a nutty flavor. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit