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A freshly baked dish of Funeral Potatoes with a golden, crispy corn flake topping in a glass casserole dish, placed on a rustic wooden table.

Funeral Potatoes

Funeral Potatoes are a comforting, cheesy hash brown casserole topped with crispy corn flakes, perfect for potlucks and family gatherings. The dish combines sautéed onions, garlic, frozen hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Parmesan, cheddar cheese, and seasonings. It is assembled in a baking dish, topped with extra cheese and crushed corn flakes, then baked until bubbly and golden. Serve with baked ham, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables. It can be made ahead, stored in the fridge for four days, or frozen for up to three months. Enjoy this rich and crispy side dish for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Midwestern, Mormon
Servings 12
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9 X 13 in baking dish
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Small Onion, chopped
  • 2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
  • 1 30 Oz Bag of Frozen, Shredded Hash Browns, slightly thawed
  • 1 10.5 Oz Can of Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1½ Teaspoons Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 Cups Shredded Sharp Yellow Cheddar
  • 1½ Cups Corn Flakes Cereal, lightly crushed

Instructions
 

  • Heat butter over medium heat in a skillet.
  • Add onion and cook until soft and translucent.
  • Stir in garlic and cook until soft and fragrant.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix cooked onions and garlic, hash browns, soup, sour cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and 1½ cups of cheddar.
  • Spread mixture in a 9 X 13 greased baking dish.
  • Top the casserole with remaining cheese and then the corn flakes.
  • Bake in oven at 350° until it bubbles around the sides and the top is slightly browned

Notes

Nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg
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