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Funeral Potatoes

This cheesy funeral potatoes recipe is a budget friendly casserole that might just become your family's new favorite side dish since it goes with everything!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy funeral potatoes, funeral potato casserole, funeral potatoes recipe
Servings: 10
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces hash brown potatoes (thawed) see note
  • 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 grated
  • 2 cups corn flakes crushed

Instructions

  • Thaw the hash brown potatoes (you can let them sit on your counter for an hour or so or thaw them in the fridge overnight).
  • Preheat your oven to 350F and move the rack to the middle position.
  • Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave or in a small pan on the stove.
  • Add the potatoes to a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • To a medium prep bowl, add the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 4 tablespoons of the melted butter (half of it), garlic powder, salt & pepper, scallions, and cheese. Stir until combined.
  • Pour the mixture over the potatoes and toss until combined, then smooth them into an even layer.
  • Add the corn flakes to a large ZipLoc and crush them (use your hands or a rolling pin/bottle/etc.).
  • Mix the rest of the butter with the corn flakes (I do this in another bowl) then add the corn flake topping to the casserole.
  • Bake uncovered for 40-50 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

  • Hash brown potatoes are sold in bags of various sizes in the frozen foods section of most grocery stores. Anything in the 30 oz. ballpark will work. I used diced ones, but you can try shredded ones if you prefer. You can instead use 2-3 pounds of Russet potatoes (dice them then boil them until they're just tender, then drain and add them to the casserole dish).
  • Serves 6-10 depending on portion size.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 984IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 3mg