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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.

    link to easy chicken birria tacos

    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.

    • Pork Tamale Casserole
    • Ground Beef Baked Spaghetti Casserole
    • Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
    • Chile Relleno Casserole
    A serving of potato breakfast casserole, on a plate, served with sliced tomatoes.

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    4.87 from 46 votes
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cheese and potatoes casserole, cheesy potato bake, funeral potatoes, potatoes breakfast bake, potatoes obrien breakfast bake
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 318kcal
    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
    • 1 cup Butter, 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 318 Calories from Fat 234
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 26g40%
    Saturated Fat 16g100%
    Sodium 577mg25%
    Carbohydrates 13g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 9g18%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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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!!

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      • 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. Emily says

      April 10, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      4 stars
      This tasted amazing, though I always add my own seasonings lol. I will say that 1cup of melted butter was too much, it was swimming in it. I would suggest a 1/2 cup instead! Because after I poured out the stuff on top, I threw it in the oven for another b10 minutes and it was PERFECT!!

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      • Christian Guzman says

        April 12, 2022 at 3:09 am

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

        Reply
    3. Marty Klotz says

      May 02, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      3 stars
      Tasty. But I had to remove a ton of greasiness likely caused by the two sticks of butter. One stick would have been enough.

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      • 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!

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