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Delicious Easy Funeral Potatoes - Creamy Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

Funeral Potatoes

A cozy, cheesy hash brown casserole that is perfect for potlucks and family gatherings, known for its crispy topping and comforting flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Casserole, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 bag Frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 2 cups Sour cream
  • 1 can Cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom)
  • 3 cups Shredded cheddar cheese Add extra if desired
  • 1/2 cup Butter, melted
  • 1 small Onion, finely chopped (or onion powder)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Cornflakes or crushed buttery crackers For the crunchy topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter or spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together sour cream, cream soup, melted butter, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and about two cups of shredded cheese. Fold in the thawed hash browns until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Spread the mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the crushed cornflakes or crackers with some melted butter, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cheesy hash browns.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown. For a crispier top, bake an additional few minutes.
  2. Remove from the oven and let sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If the hash browns are watery after thawing, gently squeeze out excess moisture with a clean towel. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free crackers or omit the topping and add more cheese.