Description
This Funeral Potatoes recipe is a comforting, cheesy casserole featuring crispy hash browns baked with a creamy mixture of sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, and cheddar cheese, topped with a crunchy buttery cornflake crust. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or holiday gatherings, this dish delivers classic American Midwestern flavors in a simple baked casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds southern style hash brown potatoes (frozen)
- 2 tablespoons minced onions (frozen)
- 2 cups sour cream
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 4 tablespoons stick butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 2 1/2 cups corn flake cereal (crushed)
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
- Prepare Dish: Prepare a 9×13-inch casserole dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Combine Potatoes and Onions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen southern style hash brown potatoes and frozen minced onions; mix to distribute evenly.
- Add Creamy Ingredients: Add the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 4 tablespoons melted stick butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese to the potato mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Transfer to Casserole Dish: Pour the mixed potato and creamy mixture into the prepared 9×13 casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the crushed corn flake cereal and 1/2 cup melted butter until the cereal is well coated.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttered corn flake mixture evenly over the top of the casserole to create a crunchy crust after baking.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly and heated through.
Notes
- Use southern style hash browns for the classic texture and flavor.
- Frozen ingredients should not be thawed before mixing; they help maintain moisture balance.
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat sour cream and real stick butter.
- Ensure the corn flakes are evenly coated with melted butter for the best crunchy topping.
- This dish reheats well; cover with foil and bake at 350°F until warmed through.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking, just add an extra few minutes to baking time if chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
