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funeral potatoes freshly baked in a casserole dish with a wooden serving spoon inside.
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5 from 14 votes

Funeral Potatoes

Funeral Potatoes - creamy, cheesy, crunchy topped potato casserole that’s pure comfort food. Easy to throw together, feeds a crowd, and guaranteed to vanish from the table every single time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: casserole, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: funeral potatoes, potato casserole
Servings: 12
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

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
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Add the thawed hash browns, ½ cup of the melted butter, salt, pepper, onions, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese and mix until well combined.
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  • Transfer the hash browns mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
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  • Mix the crushed corn flakes together with the remaining butter in a small bowl.
    cornflake and butter mixture in bowl.
  • Sprinkle the cornflake mixture over the potatoes evenly. Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 1 hour until bubbly and golden brown.
    process shots showing how to make funeral potatoes.

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Notes

  1. Thaw First: Make sure those hash browns are thawed or you’ll end up with watery potatoes. Trust me, it’s worth the tiny bit of planning.
  2. Soup Swap: Cream of chicken is the classic, but cream of mushroom or celery makes this vegetarian friendly without losing any creaminess.
  3. Cheese: Sharp cheddar gives the best flavor kick. If you only have mild, pile it on a little heavier.
  4. Topping Time: Cornflakes are traditional, but potato chips or Ritz crackers bring their own kind of magic. Just don’t skip the buttery crunch.
  5. Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole (without the topping), cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add topping right before baking.
  6. Storage: Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
  7. Freezer Friendly: Freeze unbaked for up to 3 months, wrapped tightly. Thaw overnight in the fridge, add topping, then bake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 911IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 2mg
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