Party Potatoes

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    25 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    25 min. - 50 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    6

Perfect for the holidays, this hash brown potato casserole is cheesy, creamy and sinfully indulgent.

Recipe tags: garlic base, easy difficulty, side, vegetarian, casserole

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 cups frozen diced hash browns
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Garlic Base
2 cups sour cream
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

  • 1

    Preheat broiler. Cook hash browns in large skillet according to package directions.

  • 2

    Meanwhile, melt butter in large ovenproof, high-sided skillet set over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over top; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk. Stir in Roasted Garlic Base; bring to simmer, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened.

  • 3

    Stir in sour cream; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.

  • 4

    Stir in 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan until melted. Fold in cooked hash browns and green onions. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened and potatoes are well coated.

  • 5

    Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan; broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Add bacon or ham to potatoes if desired. For a crispy crust, sprinkle with 1 cup crushed cornflakes before baking.For more robust flavors, substitute aged Cheddar, Swiss or Gruyère cheese for mozzarella cheese.