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Yesica Andrews

Funeral Potatoes Recipe Easy Comforting Weeknight Dinner

Funeral Potatoes is a creamy, cheesy potato casserole topped with a crispy cornflake crust, making it the perfect comfort food. This easy dinner recipe is ideal for a weeknight meal or family dinner and is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser every time. Enjoy this classic potato casserole that combines simplicity and deliciousness in one dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 355
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 30 ounces frozen hash browns (thawed)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper (or to taste)
  • ¾ cup butter (unsalted, melted (12 tablespoons))
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 2 cups corn flakes (crushed)

Method
 

  1. Set your oven to 350°F to warm up.
  2. Combine the thawed hash browns with half of the melted butter, salt, pepper, chopped onions, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese in a large bowl, stirring until everything is evenly mixed.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  4. Blend the crushed corn flakes with the remaining melted butter in a separate small bowl.
  5. Distribute the buttery cornflake topping over the potato mixture.
  6. Bake the dish for 1 hour, until the casserole is hot, bubbling, and topped with a golden crust.

Notes

  • Make sure to thaw the hash browns before use to avoid watery casserole. You can substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or celery for a vegetarian option. For extra flavor, use sharp cheddar cheese or increase the amount if using mild cheddar. Cornflakes provide a classic crunchy topping, but crushed potato chips or Ritz crackers can be an exciting alternative. Prepare ahead by assembling the casserole without topping; cover and store in the fridge for up to 2 days, adding the topping before baking. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 5 days and reheat nicely in the microwave or oven. This dish is freezer friendly – freeze unbaked tightly wrapped for up to 3 months, thaw overnight before adding topping and baking.