Funeral Potatoes
This deliciously easy Funeral Potatoes (also called cheesy potato casserole) is an absolute must for any gathering or holiday! Funeral Potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and comforting. The combination of sour cream, onions, garlic, and that buttery top all meld together with the potatoes for a side dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 30 oz bag frozen hash browns shredded or diced, thawed
- 16 oz sour cream about 2 cups
- 10 tbsp butter divided into 6 and 4, melted
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz shredded mild cheddar cheese about 2 cups
- 2 cups cornflake cereal
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9x13 casserole baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, 6 tbsp melted butter, onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, celery salt, and chicken soup. Add in the thawed potatoes and cheese and combine well. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.Add the cornflakes into a ziploc bag and crush lightly. Transfer the cornflakes to a bowl with the remaining butter and stir to coat. Sprinkle the potato mixture with the cornflakes.Bake, uncovered, for 40-50 minutes. Allow the potatoes to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat: Microwave the potatoes for a few minutes until warm, or toast in the oven at 325F for 15-20 minutes.
Freeze: make as directed, but do not add the cornflake topping. Cover and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, thaw in the fridge overnight. Add cornflake topping before baking.
If using fresh potatoes instead of frozen: Dice them 1/2 inch cubes or smaller and add them to salted boiling water. Cook for about 7 minutes or just until tender. Cool slightly and proceed with the recipe.
Variations: Add in jalapeños for an extra kick. Toss in some diced ham, bacon, or broccoli!
- If you find hash browns that have peppers and onions, feel free to omit the onions from the recipe. The peppers will add more flavor to it.
- Top with panko breadcrumbs or reduced-fat potato chips instead of cornflakes! The reduced fat is key because regular potato chips have so much oil on them, and will make the chips soggy with the butter added. If you choose to use regular-fat potato chips, omit the butter.
- Use sharp cheddar instead of mild, or use a mixture of Monterey Jack and cheddar!