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Funeral Potato Recipe

The ultimate Funeral Potato recipe with a creamy, cheesy base and crispy cornflake topping. Read our guide for make ahead tips, freezing guide and recipe substitutions.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best potato recipes, cheesy potatoes, potato casserole
Servings: 10
Calories: 422kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces frozen hash browns diced, thawed
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 10.5 ounces
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

For the topping:

  • 2 cups corn flakes
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9x13” baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the thawed hash browns, melted butter, chicken soup, sour cream, dried onion, salt and shredded cheddar cheese. 30 ounces frozen hash browns, 1/2 cup salted butter, 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, 2 cups sour cream, 1 tablespoon dried minced onion, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Spread the potato mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Place the cornflakes in a bag and crush them. Pour the crumbs in a small bowl and mix with the melted butter. Sprinkle the buttered cornflake crumbs on top of the potato mixture. 2 cups corn flakes, 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the mixture is heated through.

Notes

  • If the potatoes are still frozen at all, it may take up to 50 minutes to bake.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and eat within 4 days.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
    The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 10, with 1 serving being 1/10 of the casserole. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1092IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 3mg