Easy Funeral Potatoes Recipe
These cheesy funeral potatoes are pure comfort food 🧀🥔 Creamy, buttery, and topped with the perfect crunchy layer—this is the side dish that disappears FAST at every gathering!
What You Need
✅ 30 oz frozen hash browns, thawed
✅ 2 cups sour cream
✅ 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
✅ 10 tablespoons butter, melted (divided)
✅ 1 teaspoon salt
✅ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
✅ 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
✅ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
✅ 2 cups corn flakes cereal
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and ensure hash browns are fully thawed.
2. In a bowl, mix sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 6 tbsp melted butter, salt, pepper, and dried onion.
3. Stir in hash browns and shredded cheese until well combined.
4. Spread mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
5. Crush cornflakes, then mix with remaining 4 tbsp melted butter.
6. Sprinkle cornflake topping evenly over the potatoes.
7. Bake uncovered for 40–50 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden, crispy top.
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Funeral potatoes are often a treasured comfort food at family gatherings, and this easy recipe truly captures the essence of why it’s so beloved. From my experience, using frozen hash browns makes preparation quick and hassle-free, while ensuring the potatoes remain tender and creamy after baking. One of the keys to success is allowing the hash browns to fully thaw before mixing, which helps the creamy sauce blend evenly. The combination of sour cream and cream of chicken soup creates a rich, flavorful base that keeps the potatoes moist and indulgent. For those who prefer a vegetarian version, substituting the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup works wonderfully without sacrificing taste. Topping the dish with crushed corn flakes mixed with melted butter adds that irresistible golden, crispy layer that contrasts beautifully with the creamy center. I’ve also tried using crushed Ritz crackers or Panko breadcrumbs as alternatives for the topping to add different textures and flavors. This dish pairs perfectly with baked ham or roasted chicken, making it a staple side for holiday meals as well. Leftovers reheat well in the oven, maintaining their creamy and crunchy qualities, though I recommend covering the dish loosely with foil to prevent the topping from over-browning. In addition to being delicious, funeral potatoes can be customized by adding extras like cooked bacon, green onions, or even a dash of smoked paprika for a smoky twist. This recipe is not only easy to make but is sure to be the dish that disappears first at any potluck or family meal.
