This casserole is a lot like the man who invented it—larger than life, over the top, and guaranteed to make you happy. Bud’s the name behind Royers Round Top Café, a “contemporary comfort food” oasis in, no surprise—Round Top, a 1 1/2-hour drive from Austin—that serves up heaping portions and Bud’s famous pies. Bud’s casserole is a side dish that’s hearty enough to qualify as a main course, and a great option if you have vegetarian guests coming for dinner.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 8 to 10
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a large, deep casserole with butter or cooking spray.
Step 2
Place the potatoes in a large stockpot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Immediately decrease the heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender (literally when you stick a fork in a spud, it slides out with ease), about 20 minutes; drain. Return the warm potatoes to the pot and mash with the 1/2 cup melted butter, sour cream, and ranch mix, leaving just a few chunks of potato. Set aside.
Step 3
In a saucepan set over medium heat, stir together the corn kernels and the remaining 1/2 cup butter until the corn is heated through. Stir in the creamed corn, cream cheese, salt, and pepper and cook until the cream cheese has melted and combined with the rest of the ingredients.
Step 4
Stir the creamed corn mixture into the potato mixture and turn it out into the prepared casserole. Bake until hot, about 30 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle the onion and blue cheese over the top of the casserole. Serve immediately.
do it early
Step 5
The casserole can be assembled up to 1 day in advance, covered, and refrigerated. Bake just before serving.
