Why are my cheesy potatoes runny?

If your potatoes have turned watery, it's likely due to excess moisture, overcooking, or not draining them properly. ... Drain and Strain: Pour off excess liquid from the potatoes immediately. ... Dry Them: Place the drained potatoes back in the pot and cook them over low heat for a few minutes. More items... Feb 18, 2021

How do you fix soupy potatoes?

Add a Thickening Agent This is the most common way to thicken mashed potatoes. You can use what you have on hand: Flour, cornstarch, or powdered milk are all solid options that are probably already in your pantry. Potato flour and potato starch would work as well.

How do you fix soupy scalloped potatoes?

Thankfully, there's a simple and effective solution to this problem: Use instant potato flakes . Instant potato flakes are an excellent thickening agent made from real potatoes that have been cooked, mashed, and then dried.

Which cheese is best for potatoes?

Our top choices are varieties with a sharper flavor such as sharp cheddar, parmesan, and/or Gruyere (or swiss) . Gruyere cheese adds a rich flavor to au gratin potatoes that truly cannot be matched; if you can get it, I highly recommend that you do! If Gruyere isn't available use provolone or swiss for a similar flavor!

What is the difference between scalloped potatoes and cheesy potatoes?

What is the difference between au gratin potatoes and scalloped potatoes? Au Gratin potatoes contain cheese, whereas Scalloped Potatoes do not . Scalloped potatoes typically contain cream but can also contain flavorful stock instead of dairy.

Is a cheese potato healthy?

Generally, potatoes move into the less than healthy category when they are loaded with toppings such as cheese, sour cream, and bacon.

How do you fix watery cheese?

You can thicken cheese sauce further by adding more flour or even using a couple of teaspoons of cornstarch . In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch or flour with a cup of water. The cold water will create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the cheese sauce over medium heat, and let the sauce boil and thicken.

Why are my scalloped potatoes so watery?

Watery scalloped potatoes are not good, and is often caused by using the wrong type of potato. This recipe requires starchy potatoes, such as russets or Yukon golds, not waxy potatoes. Another cause is washing or holding the sliced potatoes in water (as outlined in the question above).

Why are my potatoes runny?

Runny potatoes can happen for a few different reasons. Too much liquid : This is the most common reason. In the mashing process you may have added too much milk or broth. Boiled too long: Boiling your potatoes for too long can make them water-logged, which (you guessed it) can contribute to runny mashed potatoes.

Why do my potatoes look wet?

The potatoes might have been harvested in heat and started perspiring , just like a human might, as it is still a living organism. If trapped in a bag or box then the moisture can cause the potatoes to be wet or sealed up with no ventilation and could actually mold if left that way too long.

BEST Cheesy Potatoes Recipe - Half-Scratched (2024)

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Once you've tasted what O'Brien potatoes can do to an already to-die-for cheesy potatoes recipe, you'll never want to make cheesy potatoes—or funeral potatoes—any other way!

I'm not lying when I say these cheesy potatoes are the best—they out-bake all other cheesy potatoes recipes. Before I tell you the secret, I must warn you... don't bake this cheesy potato casserole unless at least 10 people are in attendance for dinner.

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Fewer guests than that and you're sure to eat half a pan of the potato-y, buttery, cheesy, cornflake-crunchy goodness.

Not a good choice when combined with leftover Halloween candy and all the Thanksgiving trimmings.

Now for the secret to baking the best cheesy potatoes: O'Brien potatoes. For reals.

Once you've tasted what O'Brien frozen hash brown potatoes can do to an already delicious cheesy potato recipe, you'll never want to make your cheesy potatoes any other way. The O'Brien potatoes—you know, the ones with the red and green peppers—add the right amount of kicked up flavor without overpowering the dish.

Top all that creamy cheesy potato goodness with cornflakes tossed in melted butter and you've basically created what's sure to be everyone's favorite holiday side dish. At least, it's everyone favorite holiday side dish around here!

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To make it the favorite and the prettiest, I prefer to serve this recipe in a white baking dish. The one you see pictured is CorningWare from Target, but I also love the perfectly rectangular shape and solid handles of HIC lasagna pan.

In fact, you may want to pick up two because these funeral potatoes are so popular I often double the recipe... not because I need to feed more people but so I can have a pan entirely to myself. #truth

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Whether you call them cheesy potatoes or funeral potatoes or cheesy potato casserole or not-so-skinny potatoes (so totally not skinny), I guarantee you won't regret making them this holiday season.

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Or on Easter Sunday. Or when your brother-in-law comes to visit because he loves them and always compliments your cooking.

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BEST Cheesy Potatoes with O'Brien Potatoes

Yield: 12 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Once you've tasted what O'Brien potatoes can do to an already to-die-for cheesy potatoes recipe, you'll never want to make cheesy potatoes any other way!

Ingredients

Potatoes

2 cups grated medium cheddar cheese
½ (28-oz) bag Ore-Ida Potatoes O'Brien
½ (32-oz) bag Ore-Ida Southern Style Hash Browns
2 cans cream of chicken soup
¼ cup chopped onion
1 pint sour cream
½ cup butter, melted

Topping

3 cups corn flakes
¼ cup melted butter

Instructions

Potatoes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Combine grated cheese, hash browns, cream of chicken soup, onions and sour cream in a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
Add melted melted butter and mix well.
Spread in 9x13-inch pan.

Topping

Combine corn flakes and ¼ cup melted butter. Layer evenly on top of potatoes.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes until hot and bubbly around the edges and heated through the middle. Serve immediately.

Notes

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 375Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 586mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 9g

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Courtney
October 26, 2018 at 2:42 pm
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This looks like a decadent dish - there are a few potato lovers in my house who would LOVE to eat this!
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- Emily Hill
  October 26, 2018 at 3:19 pm
  It is pretty decadent which is why I love it so much!
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- Phyllis
  January 16, 2019 at 9:44 am
  My mother-in-law would make these ALL the time for family gatherings and we all went crazy for them. She didn’t put corn flakes on top, she used crunched up potato chips. But either way, they are delicious! Now I have the recipe, too!!! Mmmmm good!
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  - Emily Hill
    January 17, 2019 at 6:01 pm
    I need to try potato chips! That sounds delish!
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Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites
October 26, 2018 at 3:18 pm
I'm a potato-holic and when you add cheese, that's already over-the-top delicious in my book. But, you went and used cornflakes! I have got to try this!
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- Emily Hill
  October 26, 2018 at 3:20 pm
  So many textures and flavors. It's the best!
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Dannii
October 26, 2018 at 3:25 pm
Cheese and potatoes are probably 2 of the bestfoods ever. This is the perfect comfort food.
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- Emily Hill
  October 26, 2018 at 3:55 pm
  Definitely serious comfort food!
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Jenna
October 26, 2018 at 3:32 pm
Holy smokes. I was all down with the cheesy potatoes and then I saw they have a crunchy topping. This is the way to my heart! Printing, thanks!!
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- Emily Hill
  October 26, 2018 at 3:55 pm
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  That crunchy topping plus those O'Brien potatoes make these so yummy!
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Colleen
October 26, 2018 at 3:51 pm
Cheese plus potatoes is always a winner in my books!
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- Emily Hill
  October 26, 2018 at 3:54 pm
  The combination is one of my favorites!
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Colleen
October 26, 2018 at 3:53 pm
Cheese plus potatoes are always a winner in my books. And it looks so easy using frozen hash browns, too!
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- Emily Hill
  October 26, 2018 at 3:54 pm
  Yes! The secret is in those O'Brien potatoes with the peppers and onions. It's a keeper!
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Adrianne
October 26, 2018 at 5:16 pm
I am with you, I want a plate of these all to myself too!!! Funeral potatoes, haha, I get it. Great recipe and fabulous step by step pics, I will give these a whirl with my Sunday roast.
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- Emily Hill
  October 26, 2018 at 5:30 pm
  They'll pair perfectly with a Sunday roast! Yum!
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Krissy
October 27, 2018 at 6:26 am
I had never put corn flakes on my potatoes but I just love the crunch that they add!
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- Emily Hill
  October 27, 2018 at 11:02 am
  Me too! I often 1 1/2 the recipe for extra crunch!
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Jamielyn
October 27, 2018 at 8:45 am
Perfect side dish for the holidays! So delicious!
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- Emily Hill
  October 27, 2018 at 11:02 am
  Agreed! It's the best!
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Courtney O'Dell
October 27, 2018 at 12:37 pm
I am addicted to anything cheesy and potatoes! Did not disappoint!
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- Emily Hill
  October 27, 2018 at 4:19 pm
  Yay! Glad you liked it!
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Jocelyn @Inside BruCrew Life
October 27, 2018 at 2:22 pm
I totally agree with you about not making this unless you have people to help you eat it. The cheesy potatoes and the crunchy corn flakes just work so well together.
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- Emily Hill
  October 27, 2018 at 4:19 pm
  It's hard to not eat the entire pan!
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Aimee
October 28, 2018 at 2:42 pm
WHo can resist cheesy potatoes? These are fantastic!
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- Emily Hill
  October 29, 2018 at 11:05 am
  No one in our family can resist them!
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Ravin kumar
June 23, 2020 at 9:47 am
Such a perfect article. They are nice article. It's looks So delicious! Thanks for sharing more recipe.
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BEST Cheesy Potatoes Recipe - Half-Scratched (2024)

BEST Cheesy Potatoes with O'Brien Potatoes

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