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
Category:Side Dish
Method:Oven
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
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.