Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole (Funeral Potatoes)
Make this creamy, cheesy potato casserole, often called Funeral Potatoes, for a comforting side dish that is simple to prepare and perfect for potlucks or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (30 ounce) bag frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash brown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, melted butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the potato mixture.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly throughout and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Let the cheesy potato casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.
- You can assemble this entire casserole the day before. Cover it tightly and refrigerate. Add about 10 to 15 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
- This dish is excellent for feeding a crowd, making it a great potluck potato recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 60