Description
Comforting Funeral Potatoes is a classic cheesy hash brown casserole featuring a creamy mixture of sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and cheddar cheese, topped with buttery crushed cornflakes for a crispy finish. Perfect as a hearty side dish or main, this baked favorite is easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag (30 oz) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup melted butter, divided
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup diced cooked chicken or ham
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish to ensure the casserole doesn’t stick.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, ¼ cup of melted butter, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir the mixture until it is smooth and well blended.
- Add Cheese and Hash Browns: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and the thawed hash browns gently. If using optional add-ins such as green onions, garlic powder, or diced cooked chicken or ham, incorporate them at this stage for extra flavor.
- Spread in Dish: Pour the prepared mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix the remaining ¼ cup of melted butter with crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers. This will add a deliciously crispy topping to the casserole.
- Bake: Sprinkle the buttery cornflake mixture evenly over the casserole. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This allows it to set slightly, making it easier to serve and enhancing the flavors before enjoying.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken soup and omit the optional meat add-ins.
- Sea salt or garlic salt can be used to season for an enhanced flavor profile.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese for a more robust taste compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the cream of chicken soup and crushed topping are gluten-free certified.
