Funeral potatoes are a classic comfort-food casserole—creamy, cheesy, and topped with a crispy layer. Despite the name, they’re popular at gatherings of all kinds.
🥔 Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen hash browns (thawed) or diced potatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup chopped onion (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Topping:
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes or crushed potato chips
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, mix:
- hash browns
- cheese
- sour cream
- cream of chicken soup
- melted butter
- onion (if using)
- salt & pepper
- Spread mixture evenly into a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine crushed cornflakes with melted butter.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a golden crust.
Tips & Variations
- Add cooked shredded chicken for a heartier version.
- Swap cream of chicken with cream of mushroom for a vegetarian option.
- Mix in garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor.
- Use fresh potatoes (parboiled) if you don’t have frozen hash browns.
If you want, I can give you a lighter version, a from-scratch (no canned soup) version, or a spicy twist 🌶️