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Posted: 12/09/20

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This classic Potato Casserole is taken to a whole new level when you make it on your electric smoker! Smoked Cheesy Potato Casserole is made with hash browns and topped with a buttery Corn Flake topping then smoked for the ultimate flavor on your Traeger pellet grill. If you are looking to make a holiday meal on your smoker this needs to be on your menu!

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Foil pan with Smoked Potato Casserole after smoking it

If you love cheesy potatoes, then I have just the new side dish for you! Smoked Cheesy Potato Casserole – this one is full of everything you will love! Loads of cheesy and potatoes with the perfect crunchy topping – delish!! It’s also frequently called Funeral Potatoes because it’s often times served at funerals.

This dish is great for a potluck or a holiday meal, it’s one of my favorites side dishes to share! It’s great because it makes a huge amount. Which makes it perfect if you’re serving a crowd – and great for Easter!

If you’re making Twice Smoked Spiral Ham with Honey Glaze or Smoked Prime Rib this a delicious side dish to serve with it! We also love it with our famous Smoked Ribs!

Pan of potato casserole on smoker grates

Ingredients Needed

  • Frozen hash browns – Diced or Shredded, Make sure these are thawed when you are ready to bake your casserole.
  • Butter 
  • Cream of chicken soup – Any condensed “cream of” canned soup can be used.
  • Sour cream – Adds a bit of tang and contributes to the creamy texture.
  • Milk
  • Onions – I always grab the frozen chopped onions and use them as a shortcut! If you don’t have any onions just add some onion powder to replace them.
  • Sharp cheddar cheese – I think a cheddar cheese gives this the best flavor, but Swiss, Jack or your favorite cheese will work. As always, buy the block and grate it yourself for best “meltability”.
  • Seasonings – Pepper, Garlic Salt
  • Corn flakes  – Can substitute Rice Krispies, Panko breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers

We always grab a disposable aluminum pan to make this in for easy clean up and since it will be on the smoker. A regular cake pan will work, but it might get damaged while it smokes.

Steps to Prepare

  1. Preheat the smoker to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray a 9” x 13” foil pan with non-stick spray.Mix the potatoes, butter, sour cream, chicken soup, milk, onions, cheese, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Pour into prepared foil pan.
  3. Combine crushed corn flakes and butter. Sprinkle over potato mixture in foil pan.
  4. Place on smoker and cook for 1 hour or until potatoes are cooked and topping is golden brown.

Mix Ins

If you want to make this a meal throwing in some cooked diced or shredded chicken or diced ham is amazing! You a cup of two of your desired meat. Even leftover ground hamburger that’s been cooked would be great. I think it would resemble our favorite Hobo Packets.

How to Use Fresh Potatoes!

If you’d rather use fresh potatoes instead of the frozen hash brown potatoes we recommend peeling and dicing your potatoes.

Then boil them until tender. After that just use them in the recipe to replace the hash browns.

You will need about 2 lbs fresh potatoes.

Prep It Ahead!

If you are serving this while having company or want to plan ahead you can assemble this Cheese Potato Casserole up to 3 days before you smoke it. Store it covered in the refrigerator.

When you are ready to smoke it simply remove from the refrigerator and let it sit out while your smoker comes up to temp. Then smoke as the directions state. It may take 10-15 minutes longer since it was cold when you put it on the smoker.

Oven Directions!

Love this cheesy potato casserole, but don’t want to smoke it this time?

Simply preheat your oven to 350 degrees and bake it for about 1 hour or until edges are bubbling and the topping is golden brown.

Crock Pot Directions!

This is a great option when you are hosting a party or coming home and need this recipe ready. Simply combine everything in the crockpot except the topping. We skip the topping when in the Crockpot, but sprinkle on a little extra cheese at the end of cooking.

It takes about 4-5 hours on low for this recipe in the slow cooker.

Wooden spoon scooping potato casserole out of foil pan

Make it a Meal!

  • If you are nervous about making Prime Rib, put your fears away and make this delicious Smoked Prime Rib!
  • Grilled Caesar Salad is a nice, light accompaniment to your cheesy potatoes!
  • Cheesy Grilled Garlic Bread has perfectly crusty bread filled with cheesy, buttery garlic goodness!
  • Don’t forget dessert? Whip this Grilled Apple Dump Cake in 10 minutes!

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Cheesy Potato Casserole in foil pan
5 from 9 votes

Cheesy Potato Casserole

Traditional potato casserole made with hash browns and a buttery corn flake topping!
Prep:10 mins
Cook:1 hr
Total:1 hr 10 mins
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Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 30 oz frozen hash browns thawed
  • 1/2 c. butter melted
  • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup undiluted
  • 2 c. sour cream
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. onions chopped
  • 2 c. sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic salt

Topping

  • 1 c. corn flakes crushed
  • 2 Tbsp butter melted
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Instructions

  • Preheat smoker to 350 degrees F according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Spray a 9'' x 13'' foil pan with non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl combine the potato mixture. Pour into prepared foil pan.
  • In a small bowl combine crushed corn flakes and butter. Mix to combine. Sprinkle over potato mixture in foil pan.
  • Place on preheated smoke and smoke for 1 hour or until potatoes are cooked through and topping is golden brown.
  • Remove and serve immediately.

Tips

Mix Ins
If you want to make this a meal throwing in some cooked diced or shredded chicken or diced ham is amazing! You a cup of two of your desired meat. Even leftover ground hamburger that’s been cooked would be great. I think it would resemble our favorite Hobo Packets.
How to Use Fresh Potatoes!
If you’d rather use fresh potatoes instead of the frozen hash brown potatoes we recommend peeling and dicing your potatoes.
Then boil them until tender. After that just use them in the recipe to replace the hash browns.
You will need about 2 lbs fresh potatoes.
Prep It Ahead!
If you are serving this while having company or want to plan ahead you can assemble this Cheese Potato Casserole up to 3 days before you smoke it. Store it covered in the refrigerator.
When you are ready to smoke it simply remove from the refrigerator and let it sit out while your smoker comes up to temp. Then smoke as the directions state. It may take 10-15 minutes longer since it was cold when you put it on the smoker.
Oven Directions!
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and bake it for about 1 hour or until edges are bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
Crock Pot Directions!
This is a great option when you are hosting a party or coming home and need this recipe ready. Simply combine everything in the crockpot except the topping. We skip the topping when in the Crockpot, but sprinkle on a little extra cheese at the end of cooking.
It takes about 4-5 hours on low for this recipe in the slow cooker.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 483kcal (24%), Carbohydrates: 34g (11%), Protein: 14g (28%), Fat: 33g (51%), Saturated Fat: 19g (119%), Cholesterol: 91mg (30%), Sodium: 895mg (39%), Potassium: 368mg (11%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 1360IU (27%), Vitamin C: 11.1mg (13%), Calcium: 355mg (36%), Iron: 7mg (39%)
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  1. Bob Temple says

    Posted on 5/20/22 at 10:08 am

    5 stars
    Made it for dinner in the oven and added a lb of ground chicken. It turned out great 👍

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 5/23/22 at 1:15 pm

      Yum! That sounds awesome! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!

      Reply
  2. LINDA says

    Posted on 8/6/20 at 2:33 pm

    5 stars
    This is absolutely delicious!! I made it along with a smoked meatloaf that was awesome as well!! I am actually making it today at the request of my sister! This is a keeper for sure. Thank you for your recipe!!

    Reply
    • Megan Mitzel says

      Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:04 am

      You’re welcome! I’m glad it was such a hit, thanks for the rating and review!

      Reply
  3. Jonathan Wright says

    Posted on 6/10/20 at 2:44 pm

    Am I missing something in the recipe I didn’t see any amounts for any ingredients.

    Reply
    • Megan Mitzel says

      Posted on 6/11/20 at 8:38 pm

      The measurements are on the recipe card at the bottom of the blog post.

      Reply
  4. Joe says

    Posted on 12/12/19 at 8:32 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome recipe, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Megan Mitzel says

      Posted on 12/16/19 at 10:39 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! You’re welcome!

      Reply
  5. Ed Feldkamp says

    Posted on 10/26/19 at 9:10 pm

    How long should it take at 225? I will have meat and sides all going at 225. I thinking 2 or 3 hours.

    Reply
    • Megan Mitzel says

      Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:26 pm

      I haven’t tested it at a lower temp but I would assume somewhere between 2-3 hours as well. Hope it goes well!

      Reply
  6. Virginia says

    Posted on 7/20/19 at 3:30 pm

    I too have made this recipe for years and everyone loves it. I can’t wait to try on the Traeger. We add bacon to the casserole and top with French fried onions, you’ll have to give that a try it’s amazing. Thanks for posting this!

    Reply
    • Judy B says

      Posted on 7/21/19 at 1:42 pm

      I have made it with the fried onions before but neve with bacon or smoked. I’m smoking baby back ribs right now and I think I’m going to smoke these potatoes with it.

      Reply
    • Judy B says

      Posted on 7/21/19 at 1:43 pm

      I have made it with the fried onions before but never with bacon or smoked. I’m smoking baby back ribs right now and I think I’m going to smoke these potatoes with it. Can’t wait to taste it!

      Reply
    • Kman says

      Posted on 7/21/19 at 5:27 pm

      Do u cook bacon before putting it in casserole?

      Reply
      • Julie Evink says

        Posted on 7/22/19 at 1:58 pm

        I haven’t did it like this but I would recommend that.

    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 7/22/19 at 1:59 pm

      Sounds amazing Virginia!

      Reply
  7. Sherry says

    Posted on 5/22/19 at 11:54 pm

    Can you make it without the cornflakes?

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 5/24/19 at 2:05 am

      Yes it just won’t have the crunch topping! You could also use Rice Krispies or something similar!

      Reply
  8. Justine says

    Posted on 4/24/19 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    This is so easy!! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 4/25/19 at 7:06 pm

      Hope you guys love it!

      Reply
  9. Noelle says

    Posted on 4/24/19 at 7:35 pm

    5 stars
    This has great flavors! I love how it is smoked!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 4/25/19 at 7:06 pm

      We do too!

      Reply
  10. Melissa B Howell says

    Posted on 4/22/19 at 9:56 pm

    5 stars
    For the record, I also love these cheesy potatoes, whether or not others are searching for them! You were right to post the recipe!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 4/25/19 at 7:07 pm

      Sometimes you just have to pave your own way 😉

      Reply
  11. Malinda Linnebur says

    Posted on 4/19/19 at 10:43 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely love the original version of these potatoes and I know smoking them will be such a great twist!! Thank you for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 4/22/19 at 3:54 pm

      You’re welcome! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
      • Myrle says

        Posted on 6/8/22 at 7:01 pm

        5 stars
        How much should I make to feed 50?

      • the Evinks says

        Posted on 6/9/22 at 8:34 am

        This will feed about 10-12 people depending on how much they eat. So I’d say about 4 pans should feed 50, but if you have a lot of other food out you could get by with 3!

  12. Danielle Green says

    Posted on 4/16/19 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    We love cheesy potatoes, and love smoked, so I can only guess this side dish would be amazing! Looks so good!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:09 am

      It’s so delicious!

      Reply

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