Description
Funeral Potatoes are a classic cheesy and creamy casserole made with hash browns, sour cream, and a crispy cornflake topping. This comforting dish is perfect as a hearty side or a main for gatherings, delivering warmth and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion (if using), garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Add Hash Browns: Gently fold the thawed hash brown potatoes into the mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated without mashing them.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the combined hash brown mixture evenly into the prepared greased baking dish, smoothing the top.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers with 2 tablespoons of melted butter to create a crispy topping.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttered cornflake or cracker mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to let it set and enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.
- Using sharp cheddar cheese adds a rich flavor, but you can mix varieties based on preference.
- If you prefer a crunchier topping, add an extra 1/2 cup of crushed cornflakes or crackers.
- Feel free to add cooked bacon or diced ham for a meatier casserole.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
