Best Potato Topped Casserole Recipes

POTATO-TOPPED MEATLOAF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix meatloaf ingredients. Press in bottom and up sides of baking dish to within 1/2 inch of top.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and 1 teaspoon salt to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in milk and dry potatoes just until moistened. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in broccoli and cheese. Spoon over meat shell.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until meatloaf is thoroughly cooked and meat thermometer inserted in center of meat reads 160°F. Let stand 5 minutes; drain liquid along edges.

POTATO-TOPPED CHEESY BROCCOLI-CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart oval baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook frozen broccoli as directed on bag for microwave directions.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to rapid boiling; remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the milk and the potatoes (from Chicken Helper box) until well blended. Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed; whip vigorously with fork. Add half of the seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box) and remaining 3/4 cup milk. Mix well, using electric mixer, if necessary.
• In large bowl, mix cooked broccoli mixture with cheeses, stirring to melt cheese. Add chicken and rest of seasoned crumbs; mix until combined. Pour into baking dish; top with mashed potato mixture, spreading evenly over top of casserole. Sprinkle with parsley.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until casserole is bubbling and potatoes have started to brown. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

POTATO-TOPPED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook chicken, carrots and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour, tomato paste, salt, pepper and thyme. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until thickened., Preheat oven to 400°. Divide mixture between two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl. Add milk and butter; mash until smooth. Stir in cheese. Spread over chicken mixture., Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes or until bubbly.

CHEESY-TOPPED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 1-quart casserole, mix hot water, milk, 2 tablespoons butter and the mashed potato mix. Cover with plastic wrap, turning back one side to vent steam. Microwave on High 2 to 4 minutes or until moistened.
• Whip potatoes with fork until fluffy; stir in chives. Smooth top of potato mixture with rubber spatula.
• Crush crackers. In small bowl, mix crushed crackers, cheese and 2 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over top of potatoes.
• Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are hot and topping is crisp.

MALLOW-TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cook 6 marshmallows, butter and cinnamon in medium saucepan on low heat until marshmallows are melted and mixture is blended, stirring frequently. Add potatoes; beat with mixer until blended.
• Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining marshmallows.
• Bake 15 to 20 min. or until potato mixture is heated through and marshmallows are lightly browned.

MASHED POTATO TOPPED GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix soup and milk, then add pepper and green beans.
• Stir in 2/3 cup French fried onions. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until hot.
• Remove from oven and stir casserole. Top with prepared mashed potatoes.
• Adjust oven to broil. Toast potatoes under broiler until lightly brown, about 2 minutes.
• Top with remaining French fried onions and serve.

CORNFLAKE, PECAN, AND MARSHMALLOW-TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare filling: preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Bake sweet potatoes on a baking sheet 1 hour or until tender.
• Decrease oven temperature to 350 degrees.
• Let potatoes stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash with a potato masher.
• Beat mashed sweet potatoes, 2 T softened butter, and next 5 ingredients (brown sugar through vanilla) at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Spoon mixture into an 11 x 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Prepare topping: stir together crushed cornflakes, pecans, and 1 T brown sugar and melted butter.
• Sprinkle over sweet potato in diagonal rows 2 inches apart.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven, let stand 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle mini marshmallows in alternate rows between cornflake mixture, and bake 10 more minutes.

CHEESE-TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine sweet potato, onion, garlic & stock in a pan, cover & simmer until potato is tender, drain.
• Placew sweet potato into a greased oven-proof dish.
• Melt butter in a pan, stir in flour & stir over heat until bubbling.
• Remove from heat and gradually stir in combined milk & extra stock.
• Return to heat & stir until sauce boils & thickens, stir in thyme.
• Pour sauce over sweet potato and top with breadcrumbs & cheese.
• Bake at 180.C for approx 20 mins or until nicely browned.

POTATO-TOPPED BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees; Butter a 2-1/2 quart baking dish.
• In a heavy skillet, brown the ground beef in 2 tbsp butter, then add in onion, garlic, red and green bell pepper; saute until soft, spoon off excess fat.
• Add in Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, sherry, parsley; saute another 5 minutes.
• Spread the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
• To the cooked potatoes, add the remaining butter and milk, beat or mix until smooth; season with salt to taste and black pepper if desired.
• Spread the potatoes over meat mixture evenly, making sure corners are covered well (use a spoon to push potato mixture tightly around sides and corners).
• Sprinkle top with grated cheddar cheese (or you can use Parmesan cheese in place of cheddar) bake, uncovered for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes and cheese are lightly browned.

MASHED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE TOPPED WITH CARAMELIZED BANANAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until tender, about 1 hour.
• Remove from heat and let cool until cool enough to handle.
• (Keep oven at 350 degrees F).
• Peel and mash sweet potatoes in a bowl until smooth.
• Stir in the butter, stock, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
• Transfer to a casserole dish.
• Cover the surface of the potatoes with the banana slices by laying them on top, slightly overlapping in concentric circles.
• Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is browned.
• Serve.

POTATO TOPPED SLOPPY JOE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325.
• In a large skillet, brown ground beef, onion and bell pepper over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring often.
• Drain grease off.
• Add sloppy joe sauce and squash; stir well.
• Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring water and garlic salt to a boil.
• Remove saucepan from heat; stir in potato flakes until well blended.
• Add sour cream and egg; stir well.
• Spoon beef mixture into ungreased shallow 2-quart casserole dish.
• Spoon potato mixture in circle around edges of casserole.
• Sprinkle potatoes with cheddar cheese.
• Bake at 325 for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are set.

BEST CRUNCHY TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Peel baked sweet potatoes @ 3 lg potatoes- blend potatoes in large mixer bowl-add butter,sugar,evaporated milk,eggs and vanilla in this order. Blend well and pour into greased 8x11 dish.
• 2. Topping: 1 Cup LIGHT Brown Sugar 1/3 C COLD REAL BUTTER 1 Cup Chopped Pecans 1/3 C. Flour Blend with a fork (until crumbly) and sprinkle on top of casserole.
• 3. Bake at 350 till set @ 35 minutes. If it starts to get too dark place foil loosely across the top.
• 4. Tip: If you make the night before leave off the topping. Next morning cook in oven w/o topping w/foil on till halfway set-take foil off-put topping on and bake till brown with foil off. ENJOY! Delicious! You can double this recipe just put in 9x13 pan or 2 small pans.

CORNFLAKE, PECAN, AND MARSHMALLOW-TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare filling: Preheat oven to 400°. Bake sweet potatoes on a baking sheet 1 hour or until tender. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Let potatoes stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash with a potato masher.
• Beat mashed sweet potatoes, 2 Tbsp. softened butter, and next 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon mixture into an 11- x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Prepare topping: Stir together crushed cornflakes cereal and next 3 ingredients. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture in diagonal rows 2 inches apart.
• Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle miniature marshmallows in alternate rows between cornflake mixture, and bake 10 more minutes.
• More Irresistible Options
• Golden Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole: Omit Cornflake, Pecan, and Marshmallow Topping. Bake Sweet Potato Filling at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Beat 4 egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread meringue over sweet potato mixture; bake 10 more minutes or until golden. Hands-on Time: 30 min.; Total Time: 2 hr., 40 min.
• Per serving: Calories 216; Fat 3.8g (sat 2.1g, mono 1.1g, poly 0.2g); Protein 4.8g; Carb 41.3g; Fiber 3.1g; Chol 31mg; Iron 1mg; Sodium 271mg; Calc 66mg
• Pecan-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole: Omit Cornflake, Pecan, and Marshmallow Topping. Pulse 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar in a food processor until combined. Add 1 Tbsp. cold butter, cut into small pieces, and process 45 seconds or until mixture resembles coarse meal; stir in 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans. Sprinkle mixture over Sweet Potato Filling in baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Hands-on Time: 20 min.; Total Time: 2 hr., 20 min.
• Per serving: Calories 267; Fat 8.8g (sat 3.4g, mono 3.5g, poly 1.4g); Protein 3.7g; Carb 44.5g; Fiber 3.6g; Chol 35mg; Iron 1.4mg; Sodium 256mg; Calc 75mg

POTATO-TOPPED CHEESY BROCCOLI-CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart oval baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook frozen broccoli as directed on bag for microwave directions.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to rapid boiling; remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the milk and the potatoes (from Chicken Helper box) until well blended. Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed; whip vigorously with fork. Add half of the seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box) and remaining 3/4 cup milk. Mix well, using electric mixer, if necessary.
• In large bowl, mix cooked broccoli mixture with cheeses, stirring to melt cheese. Add chicken and rest of seasoned crumbs; mix until combined. Pour into baking dish; top with mashed potato mixture, spreading evenly over top of casserole. Sprinkle with parsley.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until casserole is bubbling and potatoes have started to brown. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

TATER TOTS POTATO TOPPED CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Brown meat with onions in large skillet; drain. Spoon into shallow casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover with soup.
• Top with TATER TOTS, arranging them in single layer over soup.
• Bake 45 min. or until TATER TOTS are golden brown and casserole is heated through.

MASHED POTATO TOPPED GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix soup and milk, then add pepper and green beans. Stir in cup French fried onions. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot. Remove from oven and stir casserole. Top with prepared mashed potatoes. Adjust oven to broil. Toast potatoes under broiler until lightly brown, about 2 minutes. Top with remaining French-fried onions and serve.

POTATO-TOPPED CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, mushrooms if desired, garlic, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with potatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

SMART-CHOICE POTATO-TOPPED BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Brown meat with onions in large skillet; drain. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole.
• Mix soup and milk; pour over meat mixture. Top with layers of remaining ingredients.
• Bake 45 min. or until potatoes are golden brown and casserole is heated through.

CHEESE-TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Coat overproof 6-cup-dish with cooking spray. Cut Sweet Potato into 5-mm slices.
• Combine with garlic, onion and stock in a pan. Cover and simmer until sweet potato is tender.
• Place sweet potato, peas and broccoli in prepared dish. Melt Butter in pan and stir in flour. Stir over heat until bubbling. Remove from heat and gradually stir in combined milk and extra stock. Stir over heat until boiled. Stir in herbs.
• Pour Sauce over sweet potato. Top with breadcrumbs.

POTATO-TOPPED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a dutch oven and cover with water bringing to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes (or until tender).
• Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the chicken, carrots and onions over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
• Stir in the flour, tomato paste, salt, pepper and thyme - adding the chicken broth and bringing to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 6-8 minutes or until thickened.
• Divide mixture between two greased 13 x 9 inch baking dishes.
• Drain potatoes placing in a large bowl then add milk and butter; mash until smooth.
• Stir in cheese and spread over chicken mixture.
• Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months (heating instructions for frozen casserole to follow).
• Bake the remaining casserole, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes or until bubbly; ENJOY!
• TO USE FROZEN CASSEROLE:.
• Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
• Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking; Bake uncovered for 50 - 55 minutes at 400 degrees or until bubbly.