Description

Funeral Potatoes are a cheesy, creamy hash brown casserole topped with a buttery, crunchy topping—perfect for potlucks, holidays, or family dinners. This comforting, crowd-pleasing dish is easy to make and always a hit.

Ingredients

1 (30 oz) bag frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté chopped onion until soft and translucent. Let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, mix sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar, sautéed onion, garlic powder (if using), salt, and pepper.
Fold in thawed hash browns until evenly coated.
Spread mixture into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
In a separate bowl, combine crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers with the remaining melted butter (7 tablespoons) until evenly coated.
Sprinkle topping over the casserole.
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use cream of mushroom or celery soup for a vegetarian version.Swap cheddar with Colby Jack or pepper jack for a twist.Stir in green chilies or jalapeños for a spicy kick.Top with panko breadcrumbs or fried onions for variation.Add frozen peas, carrots, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 330
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 50mg