Funeral Potatoes Casserole Recipe Easy 5-Step Comfort Food Classic
A creamy, cheesy, and crispy potato casserole that is a classic comfort food perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. This easy 5-step recipe combines shredded hash browns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a crunchy topping for a crowd-pleasing dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 32 ounces (900 grams) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 2 cups (200 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 package (1 ounce) onion soup mix
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter
- 2 cups (60 grams) crushed cornflakes or crushed potato chips
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed shredded hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and onion soup mix. Gently fold together with a spatula until well mixed without overworking.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, pressing down gently to create a smooth, level surface.
- Melt butter in a small bowl and mix in crushed cornflakes or crushed potato chips until evenly coated. Sprinkle the crunchy topping evenly over the potato mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top. If topping browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
[‘Thaw potatoes completely to avoid sogginess.’, ‘Gently fold ingredients to keep potatoes fluffy.’, ‘Use sharp cheddar or mix cheeses for flavor complexity.’, ‘Onion soup mix is key for seasoning; add garlic powder or smoked paprika for extra depth.’, ‘Crunchy topping is essential for texture contrast.’, ‘Assemble casserole a day ahead and refrigerate; add topping before baking for best results.’, ‘If topping browns too fast, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking.’, ‘Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
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