Description
Funeral Potatoes, also known as cheesy hash brown casserole, is a classic American comfort food dish perfect for potlucks and gatherings. Creamy, cheesy, and topped with a crispy cornflake layer, these potatoes are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dish:
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (divided)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
Cornflake Topping:
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine hash browns, 1/4 cup melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, spices, cheddar cheese, and onion. Mix well.
- Spread Mixture: Spread the mixture into the baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: Mix crushed cornflakes with remaining melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian version.
- Add diced ham or cooked bacon for extra heartiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
