Description
This Cheesy Potato Casserole, also known as Funeral Potatoes or Hash Brown Casserole, is a comforting and creamy side dish perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners. With a crispy cornflake topping and a rich, cheesy filling, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine hash browns, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Layer and Top: Spread the mixture in the baking dish. Toss cornflakes with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian version.
- Enhance with diced ham or bacon for extra flavor and protein.
- This dish is ideal for making ahead and baking when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
