These Ultra-Comforting Potato Casserole Recipes Are Perfect for Any Occasion

Everyday mashed potatoes are elevated in this magnificent gratin. They're mixed with half-and-half and sour cream, forming a smooth and rich base that's spooned into a casserole dish and baked. The topping? Breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter and mustard. 

This fondue-inspired dish starts with mashed potatoes enriched with butter, sour cream, cream cheese, and raclette, which is one of the richest, creamiest cheeses. The real highlight of this casserole, however, is the garnish of sage-and-garlic roasted crispy potato skins.

Looking for something to make for dinner tonight? We think it should be this hearty casserole. It combines the flavors of stew into a baked dish by using a mixture of sautéed onions, ground beef, mushrooms, a bag of frozen mixed vegetables, and cheese. Potatoes are used for the topping; they're shredded and sprinkled before the dish is broiled until the potatoes are golden brown and crunchy.

Both white potatoes and their sweet alter ego are featured in this layered casserole. They're mashed with milk, cream, and butter, forming a velvety smooth mixture that's baked and topped with fried leeks for a crispy contrast. 

Whether you serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this casserole wins. The easy prep and clean-up meal boasts a combination of Yukon gold potatoes, spinach, and fontina cheese.

Salty prosciutto adds a burst of savory flavor to this incredible potato gratin, as do two cheeses: goat and Pecorino Romano. The real star, however, is the asparagus that's layered on top. The dish is baked until the cheese is bubbling, and the bread crumb garnish turns golden brown.

This popular Passover dish is good any night of the week. Chicken broth and matzo meal are brought center stage in place of the usual cream and breadcrumbs. 

Sweet, cheesy, and oh-so-easy, this layered casserole combines sweet potatoes and Yukon gold for a delicate balance of flavors. Grated green apple adds a surprising burst of acidity while Gruyère cheese provides a decadent topping. 

If you like your potatoes crispy, you'll love this savory skillet cake. Thinly sliced potatoes are shingled on the bottom of a skillet and cooked rice studded with cherries is nestled neatly on top. When the dish is done baking, the cake is flipped to serve so the golden-brown potatoes are on the top. 

When morels meet cream in this comforting and rich casserole, something magnificent happens. The nutty, earthy mushrooms are combined with leeks and thinly sliced potatoes before being baked to perfection. Sprinkle the finished dish with lemon zest for a welcome pop of brightness.