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Funeral Potatoes

By Ben Braiser

3 Variations

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Prep:
15 min
Cook:
45 min
Total:
60 min
Yield:
12 Servings

Funeral Potatoes is a comforting casserole of tender hash browns bound in a rich blend of sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter and savory seasonings, then studded with sharp cheddar. A buttery corn-flake topping bakes up golden and crisp, adding a satisfying crunch to each creamy forkful. Perfect for potlucks or family gatherings, it’s an easy make-ahead crowd-pleaser. salt, pepper and dried onion. Mix well. baking tray, about one to two inches thick. over the potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs frozen hash browns
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 10 tbsps butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsps black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried onion
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups corn flakes

Steps

  1. Thaw the hash browns on a baking sheet overnight if frozen

    • 2 lbs frozen hash browns

  2. Preheat over to 350 F

  3. Combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 6 tbsp of melted butter,

    • 2 cups sour cream
    • 1 can cream of chicken soup
    • 6 tbsps butter
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 0.3 tsps black pepper
    • 1 tsp dried onion

  4. Add potatoes and shredded cheese and stir to combine. Spoon into

    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

  5. Crush corn flakes into powder using a large ziplock bag.

    • 2 cups corn flakes

  6. Melt 4 tbsp of butter and add to corn flakes. Mix well, then spread

    • 4 tbsps butter

  7. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, then serve hot