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Funeral Potatoes

A comforting casserole made with creamy ingredients and topped with crispy cornflakes, perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted) Used for mixing into the dish and for topping
  • 14.5 ounces cream of chicken soup Can substitute with cream of mushroom for a vegetarian option
  • 1½ cups sour cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ cup yellow onion (grated)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese Can substitute with other cheese types for variation
  • 32 ounces frozen shredded or cubed hash browns (thawed)
  • 2½ cups corn flakes (crushed) For the topping
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted) For mixing with the corn flakes

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by thawing your hash browns in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350℉ and prepare a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and grated onion. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in the thawed hash browns and shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Transfer the creamy mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. In a large freezer bag, crush the corn flakes. Add the melted butter and shake until well coated. Sprinkle over the hash brown mixture.
  7. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a golden top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve this casserole with a side salad or roasted vegetables. It can complement proteins like glazed ham or roasted chicken. Adds freshness with chopped parsley.

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