Description
Funeral Potatoes is a comforting, cheesy casserole made with simple ingredients like hash browns, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a crunchy cornflake topping. This classic side dish is baked until golden and bubbly, perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb bag of frozen southern style/diced hash browns
- 16 oz of sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) of cream of chicken soup
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) of melted butter
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
Topping
- 2 cups of crushed corn flakes
- 6 tablespoons of melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare oven and dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix the main ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the frozen hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter (1 stick), shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
- Transfer to baking dish: Pour the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and spread it out smoothly.
- Add the topping: Crush about 2 cups of corn flakes and evenly spread them over the top of the potato mixture in the baking dish.
- Apply melted butter to topping: Drizzle or pour 6 tablespoons of melted butter over the crushed corn flakes, ensuring the topping will crisp and brown during baking.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through, tender, and the topping is golden and crispy.
- Optional smoking method: For a smoky flavor, prepare the potato mixture as above and transfer it to a smoker-safe dish. Smoke at 350°F for about 1 hour, or until the casserole is tender and the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from oven or smoker, let cool slightly, then serve warm as a comforting side dish.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery for a different flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the cream of chicken soup with a vegetarian alternative and use vegetable broth based options.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences; adding onion powder or cayenne pepper can add extra flavor.
- If you prefer a crispier topping, broil the casserole for the last 2-3 minutes of baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
- The smoked version gives the dish a unique, rich flavor ideal for backyard cookouts or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
