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Side-angled view of a white baking dish filled with funeral potatoes, the cheesy surface bubbling beneath a layer of crunchy cornflakes.

Funeral Potatoes: 5 Irresistible Reasons to Love Them


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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

A creamy, cheesy hash-brown casserole topped with a golden, crunchy cornflake crust that earns rave reviews for its comforting flavor, effortless prep, crowd-pleasing appeal, irresistible texture contrast, and easy make-ahead potential


Ingredients

30 ounces frozen hash browns , diced or shredded will work, THAWED

2 cups sour cream

10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup (or homemade)

10 Tablespoons butter , divided, melted

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried minced onion

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

2 cups corn flakes cereal


Instructions

  1. Thaw the potatoes overnight in the refrigerator, or spread them out on a baking sheet and warm in a 200°F oven for about 20 minutes, until fully thawed.

  2. Set your oven to preheat at 350°F.

  3. In a large bowl, mix together the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 6 tablespoons of melted butter, salt, pepper, and dried onion until well combined.

  4. Stir in the thawed potatoes and shredded cheese, mixing until everything is evenly coated. Spread the mixture in an even layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  5. Place the cornflakes in a large zip-top bag and gently crush them using your hands or a rolling pin.

  6. Pour the remaining 4 tablespoons of melted butter over the crushed cornflakes and toss to coat. Evenly sprinkle the cornflake mixture over the potatoes in the baking dish.

  7. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 40 to 50 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

  8. Serve alongside baked ham, oven-roasted turkey, or flank steak for a delicious meal.

Notes

  • For firmer texture, use freshly diced potatoes parboiled until just tender in place of frozen hash browns.

  • Substitute cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian version.

  • Prepare casserole up to a day ahead; hold topping separately and add just before baking to preserve crispness

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Oven Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 336 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 666mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: N/A
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 71mg