Funeral Potatoes are a sensational Cheesy, crunchy, and so delicious! It is such a classic side dish that is sure to keep you coming back for seconds. With layers of cheese and a crispy topping, this casserole is all things hearty!
Serve cheesy, wholesome potatoes at any family gathering with this recipe for Funeral Potatoes. You can eat the potatoes by themselves or with other entrees and sides.
What Are Funeral Potatoes?
Funeral Potatoes are a casserole-style dish consisting of hashbrowns and several other ingredients. So, where did the name come from? The meal got its name because it was quite common for people to prepare this recipe and other similar recipes for family gatherings after funerals. You can make these potatoes for all kinds of occasions, including birthday parties and baby showers. Your guests will love the cheesy, crisp taste of the dish. And, if you do not want to call them Funeral Potatoes, another great name for this dish is Party Potatoes!
Ingredients Needed
If you want to make Funeral Potatoes, you will need a few simple ingredients that are easy to find in the grocery store, including:
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Cubed Hash Browns. Buy a bag of frozen cubed hash browns. You can choose any brand!
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Cream of Chicken Soup. You will need a single 10.5 oz. can of the cream of chicken soup.
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Sour Cream. Add sour cream to the dish to make it even creamier.
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Shredded Cheddar Cheese. The cheddar cheese melts perfectly over the hash browns and other ingredients.
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Cornflakes. Use cornflakes to add a slight crunch to your potatoes.
You will also need butter, diced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chopped parsley to complete the Funeral Potatoes Recipe.
Can I Use Margarine Instead of Butter?
If you do not normally use butter and do not have it at home to use for this recipe, substitute it with melted margarine. You can still create flavorful Funeral Potatoes using margarine as an alternative for butter in this recipe for Cheesy Potatoes.
How Many Servings Does It Make?
You can expect to get at least six to eight servings from the Funeral Potatoes. However, the exact number of servings will depend on how you choose to divide this dish. If you are making the Funeral Potatoes for a large gathering, you may want to double or triple the recipe to have more than enough available for everyone in attendance.
How to Store the Funeral Potatoes
Keep the Funeral Potatoes in the casserole dish or baking dish that you prepared them in and cover it with a sheet of aluminum foil. Place the casserole dish in the refrigerator to keep your food fresh. You can leave this delicious potato dish in the fridge for up to three days.
Can You Freeze the Funeral Potatoes?
You can freeze Funeral Potatoes if you would like to prepare them for a special event and serve them at a later time. If you decide to freeze the potatoes, be sure to cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and a casserole lid or put the potatoes in a food storage container. You can leave the potatoes in the freezer for up to three months before thawing and serving.
What to Eat With Your Potatoes
These cheesy, crunchy Funeral Potatoes go with lots of great sides and entrees. My all time favorite is HAM. You can serve them with grilled chicken, mixed vegetables, meatloaf, and even white rice. These potatoes are also great to serve with various breakfast foods, such as scrambled eggs, omelets, pancakes, and more.
Ingredients You Can Add to Your Funeral Potatoes
Did you know that you can add extra ingredients to your Funeral Potatoes? There are several flavorful ingredients that will go great with the ingredients used in this dish, including the hash browns, chopped onion, and cream of chicken soup. Some of the ingredients you might want to add to your potatoes include chopped green pepper, bacon crumbles, sausage crumbles, and corn. Add whatever you like most to put a twist on this classic dish.
What to Substitute For Sour Cream
If you do not like sour cream, do not have it available, or would rather not use it in this dish, there are some alternatives that you can use. Greek yogurt is an even healthier alternative that you can add to your Funeral Potatoes. Another great alternative for sour cream is buttermilk. Use one of these two options to ensure that your potatoes come out with a perfectly creamy texture.
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Funeral Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 2lb. bag frozen cubed hash browns, thawed
- 10 Tbsp. salted butter melted and divided
- 1 10.5oz. can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1/4 cup white onion finely diced
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups cornflakes
- 1 tsp. fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 13 x 9" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, stir hash browns, 4 Tablespoons of the butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cheese until well combined.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- In a medium sized bowl, light crush cornflakes and toss with the remaining 6 Tablespoons of butter.
- Sprinkle mixture evenly over the top of the potatoes.
- Bake for 40 to 45 or until golden brown.
- Top with parsley and serve hot
- ENJOY!.
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