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Cheesy Funeral Potatoes

Freshly prepared cheesy funeral potatoes on white plate

Cheesy Funeral Potatoes are a creamy, comforting casserole loaded with cheese, potatoes, and a crispy topping, perfect for gatherings and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted (for topping)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together hash browns, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1/2 cup melted butter, chopped onion, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, combine crushed cornflakes with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  5. Sprinkle the cornflake topping evenly over the potato mixture.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup and use vegetable broth-based soup.