19 Cheesy Potato Casseroles to Warm Up the Dinner Table

By Southern Living

Whether shredded, sliced, or mashed, potatoes are the staple from which so many comforting Southern casseroles hail. We rounded up our favorite potato casseroles that never disappoint on busy weeknights and at holiday feasts alike. Think warm, gooey renditions like hashbrown casserole, potato gratins, scalloped potatoes, and mashed potato bakes. And we can't forget: the iconic Funeral Potatoes. 

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. 

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Hot Potato Salad

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Recipe: Hot Potato Salad

Our Test Kitchen Director's grandmother, Jackie Freeman, has been making this genius recipe for decades. It's the perfect marriage of potato salad with a bubbly, cheesy gratin.

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Baked Mashed Potatoes

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Mix up your mashed potatoes routine by trying one of these 5 delicious variations. Tasty additions like caramelized onions and chorizo sausage will make these baked mashed potatoes a family favorite.

Variation 1: Smoky Sweet Potato Mashed Potato Bake
Variation 2: Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake
Variation 3: Caramelized Onion Mashed Potato Bake
Variation 4: Bacon and Blue Mashed Potato Bake
Variation 5: Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake

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Potatoes Patio

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Potatoes Patio

A mixture of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese makes this luxurious baked dish all the more delicious.

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Chipotle Scalloped Potatoes

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Recipe: Chipotle Scalloped Potatoes

Cheesy, smoky, and savory—all of our favorite flavors come to play in this winner of a potato casserole.

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Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

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Recipe: Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

 

Get ready for a new weeknight (and holiday!) favorite. This updated recipe for cheesy mashed potatoes masters the creamy, dreamy factor.

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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.

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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.

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Au Gratin Potato Casserole

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Recipe: Au Gratin Potato Casserole

Want to make things easy? This recipe lets you use frozen hash browns, cream of mushroom soup, and cornflakes cereal.

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Root Vegetable Gratin

Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Root Vegetable Gratin

Enter the coziest root vegetable casserole you could ask for. With only six ingredients, it’s as easy as it is delicious.

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Loaded Potato and Buffalo Chicken Casserole

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Recipe: Loaded Potato and Buffalo Chicken Casserole

It’s like taking two fall football favorites—loaded potatoes and buffalo chicken—and combining them into a warm, gooey casserole. You’re welcome.

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Zucchini-Potato Casserole

Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Zucchini-Potato Casserole

Find a prettier potato bake, we challenge. This layered vegetable bake stands out on any spread.

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Hash Brown Casserole

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Recipe: Hash Brown Casserole

This heavenly casserole from 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.

Tour Loveless Cafe: Memorable Music City Dive

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Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust

Photo: 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.

Step-by-Step: Fresh Rosemary Crust How-To

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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.

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Cheesy Potato Casserole

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Recipe: Cheesy Potato Casserole

 

In the sea of potato casseroles, this one stands out in texture, color, and taste with its speckling of chopped red bell pepper. And who doesn’t love a crunchy cornflake topping?

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Funeral Potatoes

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Recipe: Funeral Potatoes

Funeral potatoes are beloved below the Mason-Dixon. Cheesy, crunchy, and oh-so creamy, this casserole is a forever classic.

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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.

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Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole

Photo: Lee Harrelson

Recipe: Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole

Try this cheesy potato casserole for a simple and tasty weeknight dinner.

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Cheesy Potato Casserole with Corn Flakes

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Recipe: Cheesy Potato Casserole with Corn Flakes

 

Like we said, that cornflake topping is a real crowd-pleaser. A paired-down ingredient list makes this dish even more appealing.

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