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Cooper’s Hawk Mary’s Potatoes
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Indulgent Cooper’s Hawk Mary’s Potatoes: Creamy Comfort Awaits

Enjoy Cooper’s Hawk Mary’s Potatoes, a creamy casserole with hash browns and a crunchy Ritz topping, perfect for family gatherings.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword casserole, comfort food, Cooper’s Hawk Mary’s Potatoes, Easy Recipes, hash browns, holiday recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 500kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish

Ingredients

For the Casserole

  • 2 lbs Ore-Ida frozen country-style hash browns Thaw for best texture.
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup Swap for gluten-free if needed.
  • 8 oz sour cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted) Consider using salted butter with caution.
  • 1 small onion, finely diced Shallots can be a milder alternative.
  • Salt & pepper to taste Essential for seasoning.
  • 1/2 tsp parsley flakes Fresh parsley adds vibrancy.

For the Topping

  • 2 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed Gluten-free crackers can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (melted) Feel free to use salted butter if preferred.

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1/2 cup melted butter, and diced onion. Stir well until everything is nicely blended and creamy.
  • Pour the mixture into a buttered 9x13-inch baking dish. Ensure it's evenly spread out.
  • Sprinkle salt, freshly cracked pepper, and parsley flakes over the top.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with 1 cup melted butter until fully incorporated.
  • Evenly distribute the cracker mixture over the potato base in the baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and bake uncovered for about 1 hour until golden and bubbly.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley right before serving for a pop of color. Can prepare a day in advance.