Funeral Potatoes are a comforting side dish of creamy potatoes topped with crispy cornflakes. This cheesy potato casserole is often served at luncheons following a funeral memorial service but is also great for holidays!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Funeral Potatoes
Servings: 12
Calories: 322kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze
Ingredients
30ouncesfrozen hash browns
2cupssour cream
10.5ouncecan cream of chicken soup
1teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1cupsweet onion, diced
2cupscheddar cheese, shredded (about 6 ounces)
2 1/2cupscorn flakes, (crush and then measure)
6tablespoonsbutter, (divided)
Instructions
Remove potatoes from freezer and set on counter. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft (~10 minutes). Place in a mixing bowl and allow to cool off for about 5 minutes.
Add cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salt and pepper and mix well.
Stir in the shredded potatoes and cheese. Transfer to prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Place cornflakes in a bag and gently crush. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium size bowl and add the crushed cornflakes, mixing until coated. Spread over the potatoes.
Bake for ~40 minutes or until golden and potatoes are tender.