Description
Funeral Potatoes is a comforting and cheesy hash brown casserole that’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or family dinners. This classic American side dish features creamy shredded hash browns mixed with soup, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, topped with buttery crushed cornflakes baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for mixing)
Topping
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped yellow onion (if using), garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated to create a creamy mixture.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the prepared hash brown mixture evenly into the greased baking dish, smoothing out the top for even cooking.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with ¼ cup of melted butter until the flakes are well coated with butter.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttery crushed cornflakes evenly over the top of the hash brown mixture, creating a crispy crust once baked.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly throughout.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the casserole cool slightly for a few minutes to set before serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken soup for a vegetarian version.
- Great for potlucks, holidays, or comforting family dinners.
- If you want a lighter option, use light sour cream and reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
- Feel free to omit the onion if you prefer a milder flavor.
