Our Most Popular New Casserole of 2024 Is ‘Dangerously Delicious’

We love a good 9×13-inch casserole here at Allrecipes. Of all the new casserole recipes we published this year, one soared high above the rest in popularity, warming hearts and bellies across the country: Million Dollar Potato Casserole. This crowd-pleasing dish is pretty much the perfect comfort food—fancy enough for guests, but easy enough to cook on a weeknight. 

What’s In Million Dollar Potato Casserole?

• Potatoes: Two pounds of potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced, serve as the base for this casserole. Starchy Yukon Golds provide both flavor and structure.  
• Dairy: So much dairy. An over-the-top béchamel sauce (with heavy cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and a can of condensed cream of chicken soup) is basically foolproof. No need for fussing or worrying about breaking your sauce. Also, the whole thing gets topped with shredded Cheddar. I know this sounds like an awful lot of dairy (and it is), but it’s one of the reasons this dish is so dang special. 
• Seasonings: Onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper ensure a well-balanced flavor profile. The recipe also calls for fresh thyme, which completely elevates and brightens the entire dish. 
• Crunchy Topping: I think we can all agree that a buttery cracker topping is king when it comes to achieving casserole nirvana. This recipe does not disappoint and delivers the perfect crunch factor to offset its ultra creamy interior. 

What the Allrecipes Community Has to Say

Don’t take it from us—here’s what our community has to say: 

• “We made it last week and shared it with relatives. Everybody came back for seconds. My sister has already made it for her family. So creamy and just enough cheese. Very delicious” —Randy Osbourne
• “I made these potatoes for a family get together and there was nothing left. I never modify a recipe until I’ve made it as is. This recipe needs zero changes! Thank you for sharing!” —MS501
• “This recipe was AMAZING—RUN to the store to get the ingredients and give it a try. I forgot the Ritz cracker topping, but honestly we really didn’t miss it. Next time we have this, I am going to slice some onions in with the potatoes. Otherwise, great as it is!!” —Mom of 2 Boys and 1 Adult Child
• “Pretty easy to make, dangerously delicious.” —Mark Gray

Get the recipe: Million Dollar Potato Casserole