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French Onion Funeral Potatoes

French Onion Funeral Potatoes deliver 5-Cheesy Creamy Joy.

  • Author: Myar Nasser
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

French Onion Funeral Potatoes deliver a crowd-pleasing, comforting side with a creamy potato base, rich onion notes, and a crispy homemade fried onion topping. This hash browns casserole blends cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheddar, and a savory French onion mix for deep, savory flavor. Bake until bubbly and golden for holidays, potlucks, or cozy dinners that feed a crowd with 5-cheese creaminess and a crisp, irresistible finish in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (32 oz) bag frozen diced hash browns, thawed
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 packet French onion soup mix
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, French onion soup mix, garlic powder, and pepper.
  3. Add the thawed hash browns and mix until fully coated.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into a greased baking dish.
  5. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
  6. For the crispy onions: Toss the sliced onions in flour, salt, and paprika until coated.
  7. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the onions in small batches until golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel to drain.
  8. Sprinkle the crispy fried onions over the casserole.
  9. Return to the oven for 10-15 more minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy the rich, French-onion comfort in every bite.

Notes

  • Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully.
  • Use lactose-free sour cream and cheese if needed to fit dietary needs.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 640 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: French Onion Funeral Potatoes, hash brown casserole, French onion soup mix, cheesy potatoes, funeral potatoes, holiday side dish

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