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    Home » Breakfast Recipes » Potatoes O’Brien Breakfast Casserole

    Potatoes O’Brien Breakfast Casserole

    Date: November 12, 2021 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    This Potatoes O’Brien Breakfast Casserole is that best kind of savory start to the day. Five minutes of prep is all you’ll need.

    • What is Potatoes O’Brien?
    • Can I use fresh potatoes?
    • What are Funeral Potatoes?
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    Ingredients

    ingredients for potatoes obrien casserole as stated in the recipe card.

    I know what you’re thinking. What’s this? Christian isn’t making everything from scratch? I hear you!

    Sometimes, though, you’re in a hurry. In this case, I’m using ready made Ore Ida Potatoes O’Brien. You don’t even need to thaw them.

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    I’m also using Cream of Chicken soup. It’s comfort food, right? I usually don’t use it much, but, again, it’s great when you’re in a hurry. And, you probably have it in your pantry already.

    Feel free to use any cheese you like. I’ve used Mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses here, but it would be just as good with Monterey Jack, Colby, Colby Jack. Want to add a little bit of spicy heat? Try Pepper Jack.

    I don’t mind telling you that I completely made up this Potatoes O’Brien breakfast casserole because I found a bag of the potatoes in the freezer when I was looking for frozen French fries. Don’t judge. I’m a big potato lover.

    What is Potatoes O’Brien?

    You can find these in the freezer section. It’s a mixture of cubed potatoes with bits of bell pepper and onion. It’s obviously delicious by itself, but I’m going further.

    I love cheese and potatoes. For a side dish, there’s really nothing better. I’ve added cubed ham to make this a meal.

    If you have bacon, sausage or some leftover ground meat, go ahead and add it instead. You can even use smoked sausage or kielbasa. Be creative!

    If you want to add breakfast sausage, ground meat or bacon, you should cook then drain it before adding it to the casserole baking dish with the other ingredients.

    plate of birria tacos with link to recipe

    Can I use fresh potatoes?

    If you prefer to make your own Potatoes O’Brien, it’s okay to start with fresh potatoes instead of the shortcut of the frozen version.

    Just estimating, I would use about three peeled, cubed potatoes. Use one medium onion, ½ red bell pepper and ½ green bell pepper.

    You will need to adjust your cooking time to ensure the potatoes are cooked through, but not mush, during the baking.

    Have a look at this Potatoes O’Brien recipe from A Family Feast to get more of an idea of how it’s made.

    Cheesy potatoes in a rectangle baking dish, fresh from the oven.

    What are Funeral Potatoes?

    Funeral potatoes get their name because many people will traditionally bring a cheesy potato casserole to the after-funeral meal.

    This isn’t exactly Funeral Potatoes but, based on everything I’ve read, apparently it’s pretty close to the same. Like many of my Mexican recipes, what goes into Funeral Potatoes varies by region and family.

    This is another option of cheesy potato goodness with a crowd-pleasing number of servings. We didn’t have a crowd. I ate these for leftovers until they were gone because… yum!

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    This potato and cheese casserole is obviously a favorite to take to any church, potluck or family reunion. Here are some of my other favorites.

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    • Ground Beef Baked Spaghetti Casserole
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    A serving of potato breakfast casserole, on a plate, served with sliced tomatoes.

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    4.83 from 82 votes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 252kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    This Potatoes O'Brien Breakfast Casserole is that best kind of savory start to the day. Five minutes of prep is all you'll need.

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Equipment

    • 9 x 13" baking dish
    • Aluminum Foil

    Ingredients

    • Cooking Spray, like Pam
    • 28 ounces Potatoes O'Brien, still frozen, like Ore Ida
    • 1 cup Sour Cream
    • 10.5 ounces Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup
    • 1 cup Cubed Ham
    • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
    • ½ cup Butter, one stick, melted
    • 1 teaspoon Pepper
    • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350℉.
    • Spray 9" x 13" baking dish. Set aside.
    • In large bowl, mix together all ingredients, except cheddar cheese.
    • Spread potato mixture evenly in baking dish.
    • Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly on top.
    • Cover with aluminum foil and place in oven for 50 minutes.
    • Remove foil, bake 10 minutes more.



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    Notes

    To make neater servings, allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
    Serve with a side salad of tomatoes or seasonal fruit.
    View the Potatoes O’Brien web story.
    Nutrition Facts
    Potatoes O'Brien Breakfast Casserole
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 252 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 10g63%
    Sodium 497mg22%
    Carbohydrates 13g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 9g18%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine American
    Keyword cheese and potatoes casserole, cheesy potato bake, funeral potatoes, potatoes breakfast bake, potatoes obrien breakfast bake
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    1. Pat N. says

      January 17, 2022 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      We wanted my hash brown casserole with leftover steak last pm as it was snowing & we wanted comfort food to watch the NFL playoff games. I only found Ore-Ida O’Brien potatoes, not plain hash browns, hiding in the bottom of my freezer. I found your recipe and I had all the ingredients except ham, so I did substituted it with fine chopped bacon. I hate going to the store when in snows in the South. This was so super easy and a perfect cure for our craving!! Next time I will use ham. A great winter dish!!

      Reply
      • Christian Guzman says

        January 17, 2022 at 9:45 pm

        That’s great! I love your substitution. In fact, why not both ham AND bacon? I’m going to have to try that myself. Thanks for visiting!

        Reply
    2. Christian Guzman says

      April 12, 2022 at 3:09 am

      That’s great! Thanks for your suggestions and thank you for visiting!

      Reply
    3. Christian Guzman says

      May 07, 2022 at 3:34 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the tip and thank you for visiting!

      Reply
    4. Marie Hegman says

      November 08, 2022 at 11:59 am

      3 stars
      It was really good but the potatoes stayed a little harder then I like, I even cooked it a little longer and they were not that soft but it had great flavor.i will make again just bake it longer.

      Reply
      • Christian Guzman says

        November 10, 2022 at 2:44 pm

        That’s interesting. I wonder why that happened. I’m so glad you liked it and hope that the next time will get those potatoes cooked through for you. Thank you for visiting.

        Reply
    5. Julie says

      November 29, 2022 at 8:06 am

      Do you add milk or water to the soup?

      Reply
      • Christian Guzman says

        November 30, 2022 at 7:00 am

        You use the soup alone. You won’t add anything to it other than the ingredients listed. I hope that helps. Thank you for visiting!

        Reply
    6. Terry says

      December 02, 2022 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      We love this recipe! Have made it several times now. The original recipe is great as is and also a great starting point for adaptation. We’ve done bacon, because . . . Bacon! We’ve also used pepper jack cheese and added diced Hatch chilies, yum! Also we’ve pre-browned the potatoes and onions in a skillet to get some browning before adding them. Sometimes we just make it exactly as is. So simply yet always delicious.

      Reply
      • Christian Guzman says

        December 02, 2022 at 9:37 pm

        That’s really great! I feel the same way about bacon too. You can never have enough. Thank you for visiting!

        Reply
    7. Maggie says

      December 15, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      What an easy and delicious recipe! I think this might be Christmas breakfast. We loved it so much.

      Reply
    8. Gwynn says

      December 17, 2022 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at bacon! Such a delicious recipe and so easy to make too!

      Reply
    9. Jamie says

      December 18, 2022 at 6:16 am

      5 stars
      Wow! Another dish for our all-time favorite Potato! This casserole looks incredibly delicious and yummy! A perfect breakfast dish that everybody would love and will enjoy!

      Reply
    10. Ann says

      December 18, 2022 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      This sounds like a tasty breakfast casserole. This would be great to make for Christmas morning breakfast. Thanks for the recipe share!

      Reply
    11. Amy Liu Dong says

      December 18, 2022 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      Such an easy, delicious, and healthy breakfast dish to make for my family. Yum!

      Reply
    12. Zhen says

      December 19, 2022 at 9:16 am

      5 stars
      I love finding new ways to use chicken soup and this recipe was delightful. Everyone enjoyed it very much!

      Reply
    13. Colleen says

      December 19, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      These cheesy potatoes were absolutely delicious and totally satisfied our comfort food cravings. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    14. Britney Jones says

      December 19, 2022 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious! I love Potatoes O’Brien but you just took them to a whole new level! So excited to get in my kitchen and make this for my fam! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
    15. Maria says

      December 22, 2022 at 2:31 am

      Hi
      Have you prep the night before
      I know you said it’s 5 minute prep but
      Mornings are super busy.
      Just checking.
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Christian Guzman says

        December 23, 2022 at 4:57 am

        I’ve never tried it, but I see no reason why you couldn’t do that. Just put some foil or plastic wrap over the top and put it in the refrigerator. Depending on your casserole dish, you may want to let it sit on the counter for a little bit so you don’t shock the dish by putting it directly into the heat. And, it may require more baking time. Thank you for visiting!

        Reply

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