Description
Creamy, cheesy, and topped with a crunchy cornflake crust, Classic Funeral Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food side dish. Easy to prepare with thawed frozen hash browns, this cheesy potato casserole is perfect for family gatherings, holiday meals, or a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup dried onion
- 32-ounce package cubed hash browns, thawed in the fridge overnight
- 3 cups coarsely crushed corn flakes
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or grease with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, and dried onions. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the thawed cubed hash browns, ensuring everything is evenly combined.
- Transfer the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the coarsely crushed corn flakes on top of the potato mixture.
- Drizzle the 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the cornflakes for a crispy, golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven:
- For shredded hash browns, bake for 30 minutes.
- For cubed hash browns, bake for 55-60 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.
- Once baked, let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to thaw the hash browns in the fridge overnight for best texture.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier twist.
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or chopped green onions to the potato mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
