This Firecracker Potato Casserole will spice up your upcoming summer parties.
Frozen Potatoes O Brien, Rotel, spicy sausage, sour cream, butter, jalapenos, and lots of cheese makes this Firecracker Potato Casserole a great addition to your 4th of July cook-outs.
It is easy to transport and serves a lot of people.
FIRECRACKER POTATO CASSEROLE
Ingredients
- 1 lb spicy ground sausage
- 2 lb bag frozen Potatoes O' Brien Ore-Ida
- 1 10oz can Rotel
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups shredded cheddar or mexican blend cheese divided
- 1 stick butter 1/2 cup melted
- 1/4 cup jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with no stick cooking spray. If transporting this to a cook-out, use a disposable aluminum pan.
- Crumble and brown sausage, drain grease: set aside.
- Open the potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the cooked sausage, rotel, salt, pepper, sour cream, and 2 cups of the shredded cheese. Drizzle melted butter over the mixture. Stir to combine all ingredients well.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese and the jalapeno slices.
- Bake, uncovered, for about 40 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and cheese is melted.
Notes
Our family loves the traditional cheesy, hashbrown casserole and we have it at every get together. I like to try some variations, and went with this spicy recipe for an extra side dish. It really was a big hit.
This recipe can also be a one pan meal as well as a side dish.
HOW TO MAKE FIRECRACKER POTATO CASSEROLE:
INGREDIENTS
(Full list of ingredients and instructions in printable recipe card.)
frozen Potatoes O’ Brien
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream
spicy ground sausage
salt and pepper
butter
jalapeno slices
can of Rotel.
Instructions
Place potatoes in a large mixing bowl, add the other ingredients and stir well to combine. Save part of the cheese and the jalapenos for the top.
Transfer mixture to a baking dish. If transporting this to a cook-out, a disposable aluminum pan works great. Top with remaining cheese and the jalapeno slices.
Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.
If you would like to try another variation of the casserole, here is a delicious one.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Casserole
Why You’ll Love Firecracker Potato Casserole
- It is an easy, one dish casserole.
- This recipe can be served as a side dish or a complete meal.
- It is easy to transport to a cookout or party, and serves a lot of people.
- Everyone loves potato casseroles and this is a unique, spicy one.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- If you are taking this to a cook-out, use a disposable aluminum pan. I double the pans because this casserole is so heavy.
- Before covering the pan with aluminum foil, spray it with no stick cooking spray so that the cheese will not stick on it.
How to Store
This casserole can be assembled the day before you need it, wrap tightly with Cling Wrap or aluminum foil, refrigerate, and bake prior to dinner.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
I have put this casserole together 2 days prior to a dinner, wrapped tightly with foil, and put in the freezer. I allowed it to thaw in the refrigerator and then baked it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should the Potatoes O’ Brien be thawed before assembling the casserole?
YES. If they are not thawed, it is hard to combine all of the ingredients well.
Do I cover the casserole while baking?
YES. The reason is that this helps hold moisture into the casserole and helps it reach the appropriate temperature. I spray the aluminum foil with a no stick cooking spray before I cover it so that the cheese does not stick on it.
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