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Funeral Potatoes

Comforting Funeral Potatoes: A Cheesy Crowd-Pleaser

Funeral Potatoes are a creamy, cheesy potato casserole that's a nostalgic favorite for family gatherings and potlucks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: High Protein Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 pounds frozen hash browns thawed
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup substitute with cream of mushroom for a vegetarian option
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup melted butter
For the Topping
  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • casserole dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and melted butter. Mix well until evenly combined.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste, stirring gently to distribute evenly.
  4. Pour the potato mixture into a greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
  5. Sprinkle crushed cornflakes generously over the potato mixture.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  7. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crunch, consider adding garlic powder or grated Parmesan cheese with the cornflakes. Customize with cooked bacon or diced vegetables as desired.

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