Description
Funeral Potatoes is a comforting, cheesy casserole featuring a creamy mixture of hash brown potatoes, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and cheddar cheese, topped with a crispy buttery cornflake crust. This classic dish is perfect for family gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds southern style hash brown potatoes (frozen)
- 2 tablespoons minced onions (frozen)
- 2 cups sour cream
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 4 tablespoons stick butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 2 1/2 cups corn flake cereal (crushed)
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Prepare Casserole Dish: Spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make serving easier.
- Mix Potatoes and Onions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen southern style hash brown potatoes and frozen minced onions, stirring to evenly distribute the onions.
- Add Creamy Ingredients: To the potato and onion mixture, add sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, salt, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixed ingredients into the prepared 9×13 casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed corn flake cereal with the melted 1/2 cup butter until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the buttered corn flake mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the cream of chicken soup with a cream of mushroom soup.
- You can prepare this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate before baking; adjust baking time slightly if baking straight from the fridge.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for a stronger flavor profile.
- If you prefer a lower fat option, use light sour cream and reduced-fat cheese.
- Make sure the hash browns are thawed slightly for easier mixing, but do not fully defrost to avoid excess moisture.
