Description

Funeral Potatoes is a creamy, cheesy hash brown casserole that is a beloved comfort food classic. Made with shredded hash browns, sour cream, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, and topped with crunchy buttered cornflakes, this warm and hearty dish is perfect for potlucks, holidays, or family gatherings. It’s simple to prepare and bakes to golden, bubbly perfection.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 (32 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Topping

2 cups crushed cornflakes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, for topping)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed shredded hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup melted butter, chopped yellow onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Spread the potato mixture evenly into the dish, smoothing the top for an even layer.
Make Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with the 2 tablespoons of melted butter until the cornflakes are well coated.
Apply Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the buttered cornflake mixture evenly over the top of the potato casserole. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly for about 5–10 minutes before serving to allow it to set and be easier to portion.

Notes

You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian version instead of cream of chicken soup.
For added flavor and texture, try mixing in cooked bacon bits or diced ham if not vegetarian.
This dish is ideal for potlucks, holiday meals, or family gatherings because it serves well in large portions and reheats nicely.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 360
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 570mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 50mg