39 Recipes That Start with a Package of Frozen Potatoes

Updated on Sep. 17, 2024

Grab a bag of hash browns, tots or fries and whip up a delicious breakfast, dinner or side dish. We love these semi-homemade frozen potato recipes!

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Hash Brown Egg Bake

A package of frozen potatoes makes this hash brown egg casserole simple to prepare. Featuring bacon and cheddar cheese, this easy egg bake is tasty breakfast or brunch fare. You can even make it the night before, keep in the fridge and bake the next morning—so convenient! —Cheryl Johnson, Plymouth, Minnesota

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French-Fry Bake

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When a friend brought this to a gathering at church, I simply had to ask for the recipe—what a fast and fun way to serve potatoes! It’s always good to find a recipe that can sneak in a few extra veggies; the kids never find the carrots hidden inside this one. —Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 257 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Chicken Hash Brown Casserole

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: The first time I served this Chicken Hash Brown Casserole was to a family with five children. The kids and the adults loved it! This is one recipe I often make for parties—it goes a long way, and all ages enjoy it. —Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 346 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1164mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.

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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Everyone who has tasted these cheesy mashed potatoes asks how to make them. Since this comforting casserole bakes at the same temperature as my chicken bundles, I get it started in the oven and pop in the entree a little later. —Brad Moritz, Limerick, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 328 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 633mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.

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Potato and Chorizo Casserole

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I love the smoky flavor chorizo gives this dish, but I’ve also made it with Italian sausage and substituted an Italian blend cheese for the Mexican cheese. For a vegetarian option, you can use cream of mushroom soup and fresh mushrooms. —Ana Beteta, Aberdeen, Maryland
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 316 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Sheet-Pan Eggs and Bacon Breakfast

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I saw this sheet-pan eggs and bacon recipe on social media and decided to re-create it. It was a huge hit! Use any cheeses and spices you like—you can even try seasoned potatoes. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 446 calories, 30g fat (13g saturated fat), 246mg cholesterol, 695mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
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Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Kids love this casserole because it combines two of their favorite fast foods. And I like the fact that I can whip it up with just four ingredients. —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 352 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Oktoberfest Casserole

Total Time 1 hour 45 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: In northeastern Ohio, we love German flavors. This delicious casserole is a trifecta mashup of my favorite dishes. It combines the flavors of classic cheesy hash brown casserole with bratwursts and sauerkraut, pretzels and beer cheese. It takes less than 10 minutes to mix and takes only one bowl. It’s sure to please everyone any time of the year. —Sarah Markley, Ashland, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 356 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 884mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
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Country Brunch Skillet

Total Time 35 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Using frozen hash browns and packaged shredded cheese shaves minutes off the prep time of this skillet egg dish, making it an appealing meal you can put together quickly. —Elvira Brunnquell, Port Washington, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 304 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 238mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
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Green Chile Adobado Poutine

Total Time 3 hours 50 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This Canadian comfort-food classic is even better when served southwestern style as either an appetizer or an entree. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 434 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1065mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.

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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: A package of frozen potatoes makes this hash brown egg casserole simple to prepare. Featuring bacon and cheddar cheese, this easy egg bake is tasty breakfast or brunch fare. You can even make it the night before, keep in the fridge and bake the next morning—so convenient! —Cheryl Johnson, Plymouth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 354 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 227mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

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Pepper Jack Hash Brown Casserole

Total Time 50 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I found myself in need of an impromptu potato dish, but I had no potatoes. Frozen hash browns and the plethora of cheeses I had in the freezer offered me the solution to my side-dish dilemma. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 416 calories, 33g fat (19g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 682mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Hash Brown Quiche Cups

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Quiche cups are my showstopper potluck dish. Hash browns and Asiago cheese make up the crusts. Eggs, spinach and bacon do the rest. —Nicole Stone, Gilbertville, Iowa
Nutrition Facts: 2 mini quiches: 180 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 205mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 starch.
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Low and Slow Huevos Rancheros

Total Time 3 hours 55 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: We love Mexican food, especially for breakfast. My slow-cooker version of a favorite, huevos rancheros, is rolled into flour tortillas. It's a perfect way to serve a breakfast crowd. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 488 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 1028mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
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Scalloped Taters

Total Time 3 hours 10 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This creamy, comforting slow-cooked side tastes marvelous with almost any main dish and is a snap to assemble with frozen hash browns. It's a good way to make potatoes when your oven is busy with other dishes. —Lucinda Wolker, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 234 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

Total Time 6 hours 25 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: What's not to love about classic Tater Tot casserole—especially when it's made in the slow cooker? You'll want to add this family-pleasing potluck favorite to your regular rotation. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 383 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein.
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Hash Brown Pancakes with Smoked Salmon & Dill Cream

Total Time 35 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: On weekends when I was growing up, pancakees, salmon and bagels were our brunch staples. Now, I combine the concepts and use whipped cream instead of cream cheese. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 187 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Texas Chili Fries

Total Time 6 hours 20 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: The delicious chili goes together in minutes and then cooks while you run errands. The only way to make it even better is to pour it over crisp french fries and sprinkle on cheese. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 374 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 824mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein.
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Potato Minestrone

Total Time 8 hours 40 min
Servings 12 servings (about 3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: Let the aroma of this savory soup waft through your home while you get ready for the holidays. I only have to slice some bread and prepare a salad to have dinner ready. For a thicker soup, mash half of the garbanzo beans before adding them to the slow cooker. —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 125 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 916mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein.
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Hash Brown-Topped Steak

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I enjoy cooking together. One night we were craving grilled steak and cheese-stuffed baked potatoes but were feeling a little impatient. Here's the quicker meal-in-one idea we invented. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 403 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 45g protein.
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Broccoli-Cheddar Hash Browns

Total Time 4 hours 50 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Need a new go-to comfort food? Hash browns will fit the bill. This gooey combo of tender potatoes and broccoli pairs well with a wide variety of entrees.
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 224 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Breakfast Biscuit Cups

Total Time 50 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: The first time I made these cups, my husband and his assistant coach came into the kitchen right as I pulled the pan from the oven. They devoured the biscuits! —Debra Carlson, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit cup: 303 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 774mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Hacienda Hash Browns

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I use a clear glass dish to show off my hash brown bake. The bold pepper, cilantro, cumin and garlic make this potato-egg casserole extraordinary. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 341 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 180mg cholesterol, 596mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
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Hash Brown Maple Sausage Casserole

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This craveworthy casserole has a golden hash-brown crust that's topped with sausage and veggies. My favorite part is the surprise layer of gooey Gruyere. —Anuja Argade, Foster City, California
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 487 calories, 32g fat (13g saturated fat), 200mg cholesterol, 899mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Breakfast Burger

Total Time 55 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My husband is big on eggs and bacon, so I wanted to merge his breakfast favorites with a grilled burger for an over-the-top treat. Topping it with my homemade blackberry jam sealed the deal. —Tina Janssen, Walworth, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 859 calories, 49g fat (19g saturated fat), 307mg cholesterol, 1703mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 45g protein.
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Yankee Rancheros

Total Time 25 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: After my in-laws began affectionately referring to me as a Yankee, I decided I had to learn to make some Mexican dishes. These are super easy and make my Tex-Mex-loving family happy—even if they do come from a Northerner!. —Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 430 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein.
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Holiday Brunch Casserole

Total Time 50 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: If you'll be having overnight company during the holidays, you may want to consider this hearty casserole. Guests will be impressed with its bountiful filling and scrumptious flavor. It's the perfect Easter breakfast or Christmas casserole. —Nelda Cronbaugh, Belle Plaine, Iowa
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 366 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 971mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
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Crescent Roll Breakfast Pizza

Total Time 40 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Pizza for breakfast? Kids of all ages will love making—and munching—this hearty meal-in-one made with convenient crescent rolls and frozen hash browns. It's even great for camping! —Rae Truax, Mattawa, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 346 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 727mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.
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Pork Chop Potato Dinner

Total Time 5 hours 25 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Tender chops cook on a bed of creamy potatoes in this all-in-one meal. It's a snap to assemble, thanks to frozen hash browns, canned soup, shredded cheese and french-fried onions. —Dawn Huizinga, Owatonna, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 621 calories, 32g fat (15g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 896mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 43g protein.
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Funeral Potatoes

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: On holidays, a friend serves these creamy, cheesy potatoes when we gather together to celebrate with lifelong friends and grown children. —Carol Blue, Barnesville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 394 calories, 22g fat (14g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 680mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
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Yankee Red Flannel Hash

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Hash is a classic diner dish. With potatoes and pastrami, this one's easy to make at home. The beets give it fabulous color and flavor. —Nancy Mock, Colchester, Vermont
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 307 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 247mg cholesterol, 1010mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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Farmer’s Casserole

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Between family and friends, we average 375 visitors a year! This casserole is super handy—you can put it together the night before and let the flavors blend, then bake it in the morning. —Nancy Schmidt, Center, Colorado
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 239 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

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Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For this all-in-one breakfast casserole, I sandwich pork sausage between layers of hash browns flavored with creamy soup and French onion dip. Cheddar cheese tops it all off. —Esther Wrinkles, Vanzant, Missouri
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 382 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 776mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.

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Chorizo Egg Casserole

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Growing up on chorizo and egg burritos, I decided it was time for a remake. In the morning when I make coffee, I pop this in the oven and an hour later, breakfast is ready! —Relina Shirley, Reno, Nevada
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 461 calories, 34g fat (15g saturated fat), 215mg cholesterol, 1017mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.
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Green Chile Chicken Casserole

Total Time 1 hour 30 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This casserole makes good use of leftover meat and is very filling. —Lois Keel, Alburquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 410 calories, 21g fat (14g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 647mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.
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Beef, Potato & Egg Bake

Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: To keep my family going strong throughout the day, I start with lean ground beef and spices, then sneak some spinach into this protein-packed dish. —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 218 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 250mg cholesterol, 489mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

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Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole

Total Time 50 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Because this ground beef hash brown casserole is practically a meal in itself, I simply pair it with a salad and dessert. —Rochelle Boucher, Brooklyn, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 676 calories, 44g fat (14g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1052mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 32g protein.

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Meatball Hash Brown Bake

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For a seniors potluck at church, I wanted to create a recipe that would incorporate a meat dish and side dish in one. This casserole proved to be a crowd-pleaser, and many people asked for the recipe. —Joann Fritzler, Belen, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 387 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 808mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.