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Cheesy Funeral Potatoes casserole with hash browns and crunchy cornflake topping

Funeral Potatoes

Funeral Potatoes are a creamy, cheesy casserole topped with a crunchy layer, perfect for potlucks or gatherings. Simple to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Casserole, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 1 bag Frozen hash browns Shredded or diced both work
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 can Cream of chicken soup Or cream of mushroom if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese Cheddar is classic
  • 1 medium Onion Optional; can be grated or sautéed
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Topping
  • 2 cups Cornflakes or crushed crackers For the topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the sour cream, cream soup, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the hash browns and a generous handful of cheese to the bowl and fold until combined.
  5. Spread the mixture into the greased baking dish, leveling it out.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix cornflakes with melted butter and sprinkle it evenly on top of the casserole.
Baking
  1. Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and golden, typically 45 to 55 minutes.
  2. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or frozen. When baking from frozen, add extra time and bake uncovered to keep the topping crunchy.