Description

Funeral potatoes, also known as cheesy hash brown casserole, is a creamy and cheesy side dish made with hash browns, a creamy base, sharp cheddar cheese, and a crispy topping. It’s a comforting and indulgent dish often served at gatherings, potlucks, and family dinners.

Ingredients

1 (30-ounce) bag frozen hash browns, thawed
1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for a vegetarian version)
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup melted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cornflakes or potato chips, crushed (for topping)
2 tablespoons butter, melted (for topping)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
Mix the casserole: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, melted butter, chopped onion (if using), garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until fully combined.
Transfer to baking dish: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing it down gently to ensure it’s well-packed.
Add the topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes or potato chips with the melted butter until well-coated. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Serve: Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your comforting, cheesy casserole!

Notes

Vegetarian version: Replace the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian-friendly version of this dish.
Add protein: You can add cooked, shredded chicken or ham to the casserole for an extra protein boost.
Spicy version: Add a small can of diced green chilies or a few chopped jalapeños to give the dish a bit of heat.
Cheese variations: While sharp cheddar is traditional, you can mix in other cheeses like mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or even pepper jack for a different flavor.
Herb additions: Sprinkle in some fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or rosemary to add a fresh twist to the dish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: undefined
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8th of casserole
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 35mg