Funeral Potatoes Recipe Warm, Cheesy, and Heavenly
Funeral Potatoes, also known as cheesy potatoes or hash brown casserole, are a beloved comfort food that often graces tables during family gatherings, holiday dinners, and even at after-funeral luncheons. Despite the somewhat somber name, these cheesy, creamy, and crispy potato casseroles are a crowd favorite, enjoyed by people of all ages. The dish is known for its simplicity, rich flavor, and versatility, making it a go-to side dish for everything from holiday meals to casual weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 30 ounces frozen hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup (or homemade)
- 10 tablespoons melted butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
Instructions
- Thaw Hash Browns: If using frozen hash browns, thaw them overnight in the fridge or warm them in the oven at 200°F for 20 minutes
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large bowl, mix sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 6 tablespoons of melted butter, salt, pepper, and dried minced onion until smooth.
- Mix the Potatoes and Cheese: Add the thawed hash browns and shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce. Stir until well combined
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Prepare the Cornflake Topping: Crush the cornflakes and mix with the remaining 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle evenly on top of the casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving
Notes
- You can make this dish ahead of time by preparing it through step 5 and refrigerating it for up to 24 hours. Add the cornflake topping just before baking.
- For a different crunch, substitute cornflakes with crushed Ritz crackers, Panko breadcrumbs, or French fried onions.
- To make it vegetarian, use cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken.