Name: Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds frozen southern-style hash browns; 2 tablespoons minced onions (frozen); 2 cups sour cream; 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup; 4 tablespoons melted butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 1/2 cups crushed corn flakes; 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)

Description

Funeral Potatoes are a classic comfort food casserole featuring creamy sour cream and cheddar cheese coated hash browns, topped with buttery crunchy corn flakes. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or hearty weeknight dinners, delivering a satisfying combination of creamy and crispy textures with baked golden goodness.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 pounds frozen southern-style hash browns
2 tablespoons minced onions (frozen)
2 cups sour cream
10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Topping

2 1/2 cups crushed corn flakes
2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Mix Hash Browns and Onions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen southern-style hash browns with the minced frozen onions until evenly distributed.
Prepare Casserole Mixture: Add sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 4 tablespoons melted butter, salt, and shredded cheddar cheese to the hash browns and onions. Stir thoroughly to evenly combine all ingredients.
Assemble in Dish: Pour the potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix crushed corn flakes with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter until the flakes are well coated.
Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the buttery cornflake mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.
You can prepare the casserole a day ahead and refrigerate it; bake when ready to serve.
To make gluten free, ensure the cream of chicken soup and corn flakes are labeled gluten free.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
Add cooked diced ham or cooked bacon for extra flavor if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American