Funeral Potatoes Recipe

Funeral Potatoes

These easy and delicious Funeral Potatoes (also called cheesy potatoes) are a cheesy hash brown casserole that makes the perfect warm side dish for any meal, holiday dinner, or potluck.

Prep: 10min

Total: 60min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 16 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 666 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

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

Instruction:

1. Allow potatoes to thaw in your fridge overnight, or spread them on a baking sheet and warm them in the oven at 200 degrees for about 20 minutes, until thawed.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 6 Tablespoons of melted butter, salt, pepper and dried onion in a bowl. Mix well.
4. Add potatoes and shredded cheese and stir to combine. Spoon mixture into a single layer in a 9×13” pan.
5. Add cornflakes to a large ziplock bag and crush gently with your hands or a rolling pin.
6. Add remaining 4 tablespoons of melted butter to the crushed cornflakes and combine well. Sprinkle mixture over potatoes.
7. Bake uncovered at 350 F for 40-50 minutes.
8. Serve these with baked ham, oven roasted turkey, or flank steak.

Funeral Potatoes Recipe

Family-favorite Funeral Potatoes casserole is creamy, cheesy, and crispy on top. It’s perfect for dinners and holidays!

Prep: 10min

Total: 50min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 244 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 516 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 32 oz package frozen diced hash browns, ((or shredded potatoes))
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
• 2 – 3 cups corn flakes (crushed)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, (melted)

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place hash browns in a colander and let sit until fully thawed and drained.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sour cream, soup and ½ cup butter and mix well.
4. Add cheese, salt and onion powder and mix until well combined.
5. Add potatoes to cheese mixture and stir until combined. Place in a lightly greased 9-x-13-inch baking dish.
6. Combine corn flakes and remaining 1/4 cup melted butter in a large resealable plastic bag and shake until cereal is coated.
7. Sprinkle buttered corn flakes over potatoes.
8. Bake for 42–46 minutes. Serve warm.

Funeral Potatoes (Best Recipe)

This is one of the best recipes for funeral potatoes. Full of potatoes, onions, butter, and cheese, they’re the epitome of comfort food. Learn how to make them today!

Prep: 10min

Total: 1h

Yield: 12

Nutrition Facts: calories 336 cal

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup butter, divided
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 pounds diced frozen hash browns, thawed
• 2 (10.75-ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups corn flakes, lightly crushed

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and stir and cook until soft and translucent. Remove from heat.
3. Melt 1/2 cup of butter in the microwave.
4. In a large bowl, combine the sauteed onions, hash browns, 1/2 cup of melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheese, salt, and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the greased baking dish.
5. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cornflakes and stir until lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Spread the cornflakes evenly over the casserole.
6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Funeral Potatoes

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