Funeral Potatoes
There are many versions of Funeral Potatoes. Some recipes call for putting cheese in the potato mixture and using buttered bread crumbs for the topping.
This recipe is for the “deluxe” casserole.
Funeral potatoes are a popular comfort food dish in certain regions of the United States, particularly in the American West. The dish is typically made with a base of shredded or diced potatoes, often mixed with ingredients like cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup and sometimes onions or other seasonings. The mixture is then topped with a crunchy topping, which can include cornbread crumbs, crushed potatoes chips or buttered breadcrumbs, and baked until bubbly and golden.
The name “funeral potatoes” comes from their frequent appearance at gatherings after funerals or during potluck events, as they are easy to prepare in large quantities and are comforting for those grieving. Despite the somber connotation, they are quite popular in many settings and are often enjoyed as a side dish for various occasions.
Funeral Potatoes
There are many versions of Funeral Potatoes. Some recipes call for adding cheese and using buttered bread crumbs on top. This is the “deluxe” casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Topping (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups cornflakes
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Casserole
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 pint (2 cups) sour cream
- 2 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup dehydrated onion flakes
- Salt and pepper
- 1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded or diced hash browns, thawed
- Chopped green onion (tops only – optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9 x 13 x 2-inch or comparable casserole.
Topping
- In a medium bowl, gently crush the cornflakes. Toss with the butter and set aside.
Casserole
- Combine condensed soup, sour cream, 2 cups Cheddar cheese and onion flakes in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently mix in hash browns until well combined. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and cornflakes.
- Bake uncovered until cheese is melted and the top is crisp, about 45 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onion, if desired.
