Description
Funeral Potatoes is a comforting, cheesy casserole made with hash brown potatoes, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and a crunchy buttery cornflake topping. This classic dish, perfect for gatherings or potlucks, bakes to golden perfection in under an hour, delivering creamy, cheesy goodness with a crispy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 30 ounces hash brown potatoes (thawed)
- 1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick), divided
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup scallions, chopped
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups corn flakes, crushed
Instructions
- Thaw Potatoes: Thaw the hash brown potatoes by letting them sit at room temperature for about an hour or thaw them overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the oven rack in the middle to ensure even baking.
- Melt Butter: Melt the butter using a microwave or on the stovetop in a small pan.
- Prepare Potato Base: Place the thawed hash brown potatoes evenly into a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, half of the melted butter (4 tablespoons), garlic powder, salt, pepper, chopped scallions, and grated cheddar cheese. Stir until everything is thoroughly blended.
- Combine and Layer: Pour the creamy mixture over the potatoes in the casserole dish. Toss gently to combine, then spread the mixture evenly into a smooth layer.
- Prepare Topping: Place the corn flakes into a large ZipLoc bag and crush them into smaller pieces using your hands or a rolling pin.
- Butter the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the remaining melted butter with the crushed corn flakes until coated well.
- Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the buttery corn flake topping evenly over the potato mixture. Bake the casserole uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes, or until it is hot, bubbling, and golden brown on top.
Notes
- Thawing the potatoes properly is important to avoid excess wateriness in the casserole.
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian-friendly version.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for a more pronounced cheesy flavor.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving for better slicing.
