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Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Comfort Food Bliss

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A comforting casserole of creamy potatoes, melted sharp cheddar cheese, and a crispy buttery cracker topping. This easy 5-ingredient recipe is perfect for potlucks, family dinners, and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 32 oz (900 g) frozen hash brown potatoes, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
  • 2 cups (200 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) melted butter
  • 2 cups (140 g) crushed butter crackers (e.g., Ritz crackers)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Thaw frozen hash browns slightly and drain excess moisture by pressing them in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, combine sour cream and shredded sharp cheddar cheese, stirring gently to distribute the cheese evenly.
  4. Fold in the drained hash browns gently to coat them well without breaking up the potatoes.
  5. Spread the potato mixture evenly in a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) casserole dish, smoothing the top.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter with crushed butter crackers until the crackers are fully coated.
  7. Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the potato mixture.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the potatoes are bubbly around the edges.
  9. If the topping browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to set up and make scooping easier.

Notes

Drain the frozen hash browns well to avoid sogginess. Use sharp cheddar cheese for best flavor and meltability. If topping browns too fast, tent with foil. Let casserole rest before serving for easier slicing. Optional: add garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika for extra flavor. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crackers or crushed cornflakes. For dairy-free, substitute dairy-free sour cream and vegan cheese.

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