Gluten free cheesy potatoes are packed with hash browns, cheese, milk, broth, and cream cheese. Our version is super creamy and extra cheesy. It’s a kid favorite.
This gluten free cheesy potatoes casserole is the ultimate seasonal dish to serve around the holidays. From Thanksgiving and Christmas to New Years, this will quickly become your go to dish for any holiday meal or potluck.
Prepped in just 10 minutes, this recipe can be prepared the night before then baked on the day of your event and served with Crockpot Green Bean Casserole (Fresh Green Beans), Sweet Potato Crunch, Slow Cooker Whole Chicken & Vegetables and Cornbread Dressing. Impress your guests this season with a delicious spread of all the traditional dishes.
Often referred to as funeral potatoes in the south, we Midwesterners simply call this holiday staple cheesy potatoes. Though we agree that cheesy potatoes are one of the best comfort foods.
To get started, gather the gluten-free ingredients and equipment then follow the step-by-step directions below. This dish will make up to 10 servings per pan, simply adjust as needed to feed the size of your crowd. We rarely make a single batch!
Equipment
- 9 x 13 baking pan
- large mixing bowl
- stir spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- non-stick cooking spray (check for GF)
Ingredients
- 16 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided check for gluten free
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup chicken broth check for gluten free
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature check for gluten free
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 30 ounce shredded hash browns check for gluten free
How To Make
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Mix the ingredients together
In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of shredded cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, chicken broth, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Add the thawed shredded hash browns, stirring well. Add to the baking pan then top with the rest of the shredded cheese.
Ingredient Swap: Turn this recipe into a vegetarian dish by swapping the chicken broth with 3/4 cup of vegetable broth.
Bake
Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
This dish is best served freshly baked. If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Leftovers are delicious served for breakfast as part of an egg skillet or for lunch or dinner as a side dish. We do not recommend freezing leftovers since frozen potatoes often have an unappetizing consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically hash browns are gluten-free. However, it is always best to read the ingredient label before purchasing as brands will add flour as an ingredient to help bind the potatoes together.
Adding ground beef, diced ham or bacon crumbles are options that can turn this meatless casserole into a complete meal. Mix the cooked meat into the mixture when the hash browns are added. We recommend starting with 1 cup of meat and adjusting the amount based on preference.
Yes! Make up to a day in advance by prepping the dish then covering with foil or plastic wrap and storing in the fridge. On the day of your event, uncover and bake as directed.
More Potato Recipes
Looking for more ways to cook with potatoes? Check out all the quick and easy recipes that can be created right at home!
- Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes
- Pan Fried Sliced Potatoes
- Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup
- Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
- Instant Pot Baby Red Potatoes
- Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
- Quiche with Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Crust
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Crunch
- Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Gluten Free Cheesy Potatoes
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- non-stick cooking spray (check for GF)
Ingredients
- 16 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided ✅
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup chicken broth ✅
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature ✅
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic ✅
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 30 ounce shredded hash browns ✅
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep the baking pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix the ingredients together. In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces shredded cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, chicken broth, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Add the shredded hash browns, stiring well. Add to the baking pan then top with the rest of the shredded cheese.16 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 3/4 cup milk, 3/4 cup chicken broth, 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 30 ounce shredded hash browns
- ⭐️Bake. Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Notes
Tips For Making Cheesy Potatoes
- Add ground beef, diced ham or bacon crumbles into the hash brown mixture before baking. Start with 1 cup of meat and adjust the amount based on preference.
- Make a day ahead, cover, and store in the fridge. Bake as directed on the day of the event.
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
- Turn into a vegetarian dish by swapping the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Thaw the hash browns in the fridge 24 hours in advance or thaw in the microwave prior to mixing with other ingredients to ease stirring.
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