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Cheesy Funeral Potatoes

Cheesy Funeral Potatoes: 8 Comforting Reasons to Love Them


  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Warm, rich, and irresistibly cheesy, these Cheesy Funeral Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen hash brown potatoes
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes or potato chips (optional topping)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together frozen hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chopped onion, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, melted butter, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  5. (Optional) If using a topping, mix the crushed cornflakes or chips with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and spread them over the cheese layer.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown around the edges.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • This dish is perfect for potlucks, holiday meals, or weeknight dinners.
  • Pairs well with eggs for breakfast or as a side for dinner.
  • Can be made ahead of time and reheated.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Cheesy Funeral Potatoes, comfort food, casserole