Potato Casserole Recipes | 5 Easy Vintage Potato Bakes & Comfort Dinners

Potato Casserole Recipes

These vintage potato casseroles are hearty comfort-food classics—perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and make-ahead meals.

Choose from cheesy au gratin potatoes, corned beef and potato layers, ham and potato bake, a hot dog-and-dumpling Dutch-oven style dish, and a sausage-and-veggie potato casserole—then use the jump links to go straight to the recipe you want.

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Potato Au Gratin Casserole

Ingredients

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, melt cheeses into the milk; add garlic.
  2. Layer thinly sliced potatoes with grated onion in a 2-quart casserole.
  3. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
  4. Bake 55 minutes; uncover for the last 15 minutes to brown the top. Serves 6–8.

Potato Corned Beef Casserole

Ingredients

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Instructions

  1. Cook sliced onions in a small amount of water until just tender; drain if needed.
  2. Layer half the potatoes in a greased 2-quart casserole; season lightly.
  3. Add half the corned beef and half the onions. Repeat layers.
  4. Halve eggs lengthwise and place cut-side up on top.
  5. Make a thin white sauce with butter, flour, and milk; add cheese and stir until melted. Pour over casserole.
  6. Top with buttered crumbs and bake 20 minutes or until heated through. Serves 6–8.

Ham and Potato Casserole

Ingredients

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Instructions

  1. Cook potatoes; peel and slice fairly thin.
  2. Butter a 2-quart casserole; layer potatoes and ham alternately.
  3. Beat cream, eggs, milk, and salt; pour over casserole.
  4. Melt butter; stir in breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the top.
  5. Bake 50–60 minutes. Serves 4.

Hotdog Potato Casserole

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Slice potatoes thick, slice onions thick, and cut hot dogs into chunks.
  2. Place in about 1 1/2 quarts cold water; season to taste and bring to a boil.
  3. As it starts to boil, thicken slightly with a flour-and-water mixture.
  4. Make dumpling dough: mix flour, baking powder, and salt; cut in shortening; add milk to form a soft dough.
  5. Drop dumplings onto simmering mixture, cover tightly, and cook about 25 minutes.
  6. Total time is about 35 minutes. Serves 6.

Potatoes, Sausage Vegs Casserole

Ingredients

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Instructions

  1. Grease a 2-quart casserole.
  2. Layer potatoes, onions, and corn in the casserole; season with salt and pepper.
  3. Brown sausage lightly (links or small patties) and place on top.
  4. Pour tomatoes over all. Bake 1 hour covered.
  5. Uncover and bake about 30 minutes more until nicely browned. Serves 4–6.

Potato Casserole FAQ

What potatoes work best for casseroles?

Starchy or all-purpose potatoes work well. Slice evenly so they cook at the same rate.

Can I make potato casseroles ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble ahead, refrigerate, then bake when ready. Add a few extra minutes if baking cold.

How do I prevent a watery potato casserole?

Don’t oversaturate with liquid, and bake uncovered near the end to let moisture evaporate and brown the top.

How do I reheat leftover potato casserole?

Reheat covered in the oven until hot throughout. Add a splash of milk if it seems dry.

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