Ultimate Funeral Potatoes Recipe: A Comforting Classic Dish
Looking for the best funeral potatoes recipe? This creamy, cheesy potato casserole is perfect for potlucks, funerals, or family dinners. Easy to make & customizable!
Ingredients
Main Casserole
- 1 30 oz bag frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for vegetarian option)
- 1 8 oz container sour cream
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 small onion finely diced (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Topping
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes (or Ritz crackers, panko, or fried onions)
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Dish
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Mix the Casserole Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine:
- Thawed hash browns
- Cream of chicken soup
- Sour cream
- Melted butter
- Diced onion (if using)
- Shredded cheese
- Garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- Stir until fully combined.
Transfer to Baking Dish
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Prepare the Topping
- In a small bowl, mix crushed cornflakes with melted butter.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole.
Bake Until Golden & Bubbly
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.