Description
Funeral Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy hash browns, rich cheddar cheese, and a crunchy cornflake topping. This beloved casserole is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or holiday feasts. Its delightful blend of textures and flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. With minimal preparation required, you can whip up this dish effortlessly, ensuring that your next meal is both comforting and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup butter (for filling), melted
- 2 cups sour cream
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 24 ounces frozen hash browns (cubed or diced), thawed
- ½ cup butter (for topping), melted
- 3 cups corn flakes, slightly crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, salt, and onion powder until well blended.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and thawed diced hash browns until evenly mixed.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch glass baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix melted butter with crushed corn flakes until coated.
- Spoon the corn flake mixture over the casserole evenly.
- Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of the casserole (~166g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your Funeral Potatoes by adding cooked bacon or green onions for extra flavor. To make it dairy-free, substitute the sour cream with a plant-based alternative and use dairy-free cheese.