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Ultimate Comfort: Funeral Potatoes

Ultimate Comfort: Funeral Potatoes

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A comforting and creamy casserole made with shredded potatoes, cheese, sour cream, and a crispy buttery topping. A classic side dish often served at family gatherings, holidays, and potlucks.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (for filling)
  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1/2 cup melted butter, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and thawed hash browns until evenly combined.
  4. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with 1/4 cup melted butter.
  6. Sprinkle the buttery cornflakes evenly over the top of the casserole.
  7. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with a golden topping.

Notes

  • You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian version.
  • Top with green onions or chives for extra flavor and color.
  • Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for future use.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: funeral potatoes, cheesy hashbrown casserole, potluck side dish, comfort food, holiday casserole