Description
This Funeral Potatoes Casserole is a comforting and classic side dish perfect for gatherings and family meals. Made with tender hash browns, sautéed onions, creamy soup and cheese mixture, and topped with a buttery crunchy corn flakes crust, it delivers a rich and satisfying flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 30 ounces frozen diced hash browns (thawed)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Butter and Topping
- 5 Tablespoons salted butter (divided)
- 1 ½ cups corn flakes cereal (crushed)
Instructions
- Thaw Hash Browns: Begin by thawing the frozen diced hash browns fully to ensure even cooking and easy mixing with other ingredients.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and facilitate cleanup.
- Sauté Onions: In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced onions and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until they become translucent and fork-tender, which helps release their sweetness and enhances flavor.
- Mix Casserole Base: Transfer the sautéed onions to a large mixing bowl. Add the thawed hash browns, condensed cream of chicken soup, heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, ground mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Spread the potato mixture evenly in the prepared 9 x 13-inch baking dish, creating a uniform layer for even cooking.
- Prepare Topping: Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter with the crushed corn flakes cereal. Sprinkle this buttery corn flakes mixture evenly over the top of the potato layer to create a crunchy topping.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown on top and bubbly around the edges, indicating it is thoroughly heated and cooked.
- Serve Warm: Allow the casserole to rest briefly after baking, then serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- For a crispier topping, broil for the last 2-3 minutes but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for a vegetarian-friendly version (note additional ingredient adjustments needed).
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead; assemble and refrigerate before baking.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese for better melting and flavor compared to pre-shredded cheese.
- Make sure hash browns are fully thawed and drained of excess moisture to avoid watery casserole.
