Description
Funeral Potatoes, a comforting and cheesy hash brown casserole, are the perfect side dish for any potluck or family gathering. This classic American recipe features shredded hash browns mixed with creamy soup, sour cream, melted butter, and sharp cheddar cheese, topped with a crunchy cornflake crust that bakes to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a creamy, flavorful mixture.
- Add Hash Browns: Gently fold the thawed shredded hash browns into the creamy mixture until they are evenly coated with all the ingredients.
- Assemble in Dish: Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top for even baking.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with 2 tablespoons of melted butter until well combined, forming a crispy crunchy topping.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the cornflake mixture evenly over the potato layer in the baking dish, covering the surface completely.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow it to set slightly for easier serving and better flavor.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup.
- Enhance flavor by adding chopped green onions, crispy bacon bits, or diced ham before baking.
