Funeral Potatoes (Cheesy Potatoes) Recipe
Funeral Potatoes, also known as Cheesy Potatoes, are a classic comfort food side dish perfect for gatherings or potlucks. Creamy and cheesy with a crispy topping, these potatoes are sure to be a hit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Dish
- 1 (30-ounce) bag frozen shredded hash browns
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add hash browns and cheddar cheese, mix well.
- Transfer to dish: Spread mixture in the baking dish.
- Prepare topping: In a bowl, coat crushed cornflakes with melted butter. Sprinkle over potatoes.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Enhance with onions or green onions for extra flavor.
- Vegetarian option: Use cream of mushroom soup or Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
