Last updated on March 12, 2021
I love my former mother-in-law Susie*. She is a sweet, loving woman from Kansas who is insanely considerate and an amazing homemaker. She makes these cheesy potatoes for every holiday: Easter, Thanksgiving, and of course, Christmas.
Driving away from my last Christmas dinner with my ex’s family, I started crying uncontrollably with the realization I would never celebrate any holidays with them ever again. I still feel a bit of wistfulness every time the holidays roll around.
Thankfully I’ve been able to keep in contact with Susie, and I’ll be sending her a picture of my cheesy potato casserole on Thanksgiving. I think it’s a great addition to any holiday feast, even if you already have mashed potatoes.
Susie’s Midwest Cheesy Potato Casserole
Serves 10 to 12.
Ingredients
• 2 lbs. fresh potatoes cut into 1/4” cubes or frozen hash brown potatoes
• 1/2 c. melted butter
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 2 c. grated cheddar cheese
• 2 c. sour cream
• 2 c. crushed cornflakes
• 1/4 c. butter melted to pour over cornflakes
Instructions
- Chop potatoes into 1/4” cubes or thaw hash brown potatoes.
- Mix potatoes with 1/2 cup melted butter, salt, pepper, soup, onion, grated cheese, and sour cream.
- Put in a large greased casserole dish.
- Crush cornflakes and sprinkle in an even layer over the potato mixture.
- Drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over cornflakes.
- Bake at 375°F for 45-60 minutes until sauce bubbles and cornflakes are toasted.
*Name changed to protect the amazing.
Mindful Moment
What dishes do you miss from your ex’s family? What can you make now that you don’t have to worry about their preferences? Let me know in the comments below!