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Funeral Potatoes: 5-Ingredient Creamy Easy Cheesy Delight.

  • Author: Myar Nasser
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Funeral Potatoes is a creamy, comforting casserole built with thawed hash browns, a savory cream soup base, sour cream, shredded cheddar, and a buttery crumb topping. This simple, 5-ingredient side shines at potlucks, holidays, and cozy family dinners—baked until bubbly and golden. Easy to make ahead, it delivers nostalgic, crowd-pleasing flavor in every cheesy bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bag (30–32 oz) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely diced (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • Salt to taste
  • Topping: 2 cups crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
  • 3 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and salt.
  3. Stir in cheddar cheese and diced onion (if using).
  4. Fold in thawed hash browns until evenly coated.
  5. Transfer mixture to the baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. In a small bowl, mix crushed cornflakes with melted butter. Sprinkle over the top.
  7. Bake 45–50 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Let rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Optional onion adds sweetness; omit for a milder flavor.
  • For gluten-free, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and crackers.
  • Can assemble a day ahead; cover and refrigerate, then bake longer to heat through.
  • To-up the cheesy factor, stir in an extra ½ cup of shredded cheddar.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of recipe)
  • Calories: 860
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 1500 mg
  • Fat: 58 g
  • Saturated Fat: 33 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 74 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg

Keywords: Funeral Potatoes, hash brown casserole, creamy cheesy potatoes, 5-ingredient side dish, potluck side, holiday side dish, comfort food

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