Description
Funeral Potatoes are a creamy, cheesy hash brown casserole that’s rich, comforting, and perfect for potlucks or family gatherings. This classic American side dish combines crispy coated potatoes with a savory blend of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent the casserole from sticking.
- Mix Potato Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1/4 cup melted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped yellow onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Add Hash Browns: Gently fold the thawed shredded hash browns into the mixture, ensuring that the potatoes are fully coated and the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula for uniform cooking.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, toss the crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers with the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter until well coated.
- Add Topping and Bake: Evenly sprinkle the buttery cornflake mixture over the top of the potato mixture. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set and make serving easier.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup to make a vegetarian version of this dish.
- Add diced ham or cooked bacon for a heartier, meat-enhanced casserole.
- Leftovers store well and can be reheated in the oven or microwave without losing flavor or texture.
