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Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Recipe

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Cheesy Funeral Potatoes are a creamy, comforting casserole made with shredded hash browns, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a crunchy buttery cornflake topping baked to golden perfection. This classic dish is perfect for gatherings or a hearty side at dinner.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 bag 30 oz frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 1 can 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, sharp or medium
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (divided)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Topping

  • 2 cups cornflake cereal, lightly crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion if using, salt, black pepper, and half of the melted butter. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
  3. Spread in Dish: Transfer the prepared mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly for consistent cooking.
  4. Make Topping: In a small bowl, toss the lightly crushed cornflake cereal with the remaining melted butter until all flakes are coated for extra crispiness. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the potato mixture in the dish.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Serve: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes to set before serving. Enjoy warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Thaw hash browns completely before mixing to avoid excess water in the casserole.
  • You can substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup for a different flavor.
  • For a vegetarian version, use a vegetarian cream soup and omit the onion if desired.
  • Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator and reheated thoroughly before serving.
  • Adding extra cheese on top before baking can enhance the cheesiness and crust.

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