Cheesy Funeral Potatoes
Cheesy Funeral Potatoes
There is nothing more decadent than cheesy potatoes with a buttery corn flake crust! Cheesy Funeral Potatoes are a staple side dish that my mom brings to every family get together! This is for sure a crowd pleaser..it doesn't last long! This is one of those recipes that has you getting thirds..it's that good! Don't let the name of this recipe fool you, these cheesy funeral potatoes can be made for any and every get together you have. They pair well with smoked meats like ribs or pulled pork and a big batch of my fresh broccoli salad. This recipe is quick and easy to make as well; it can be thrown together quickly for those last minute summer BBQs.
Start by preheating your oven to 350º F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. If you’re in need of a nice baking dish, I recommend a Pyrex baking dish that I have linked at the bottom of this recipe. Next, into the prepared baking dish, combine: a 2lb bag of frozen diced hash browns, 16 ounces of sour cream, 1 can of cream of chicken, 1 stick of melted butter, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and add in some garlic powder (measure with your heart). Mix this all together well until everything is coated evenly.
To make the delicious buttery and crunchy topping, crush up 2 cups of corn flakes in a ziplock bag and sprinkle them on top of the potato mixture. Then, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and pour over the crushed up corn flakes. Now you are ready to bake! Place the dish into your oven and bake for about an hour at 350º F, or until the potatoes are cooked through and are tender.
These cheesy funeral potatoes will come out of the oven piping hot so be careful! I know waiting to dig into the cheesy goodness is hard but you don’t want to burn your tongue off! Once the potatoes have cooled a bit, they are ready to serve! Just put a big serving spoon in and let your guests dig in! The ooey-gooey cheese mixed with that buttery and crunchy topping are irresistible. This recipe does not last long at get-togethers because of how yummy it is! If you have a big crowd, you can double the recipe. I hope you enjoy it!
Helpful Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
Once the potatoes are removed from the oven, let them sit for about 10 minutes because they will be piping hot.
Shred your own block of cheddar cheese. Trust me, the cheese melts creamier and I think it even has a richer flavor.
Use unsalted butter to lower the sodium content in this recipe.
These cheesy funeral potatoes pair well with smoked meats like ribs, pulled pork, brisket, ect.
Another side we love to serve alongside these cheesy potatoes is broccoli salad.
This recipe can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Just wait to top with the corn flakes and butter until right before baking it.
Disclosure: Cooking in the Midwest participates in affiliate advertising programs. I may earn a commission when you make qualifying purchases through my website.
Funeral Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lb bag of frozen southern style/diced hash browns
- 16 oz of sour cream
- 1 can of cream of chicken
- 1 stick of melted butter
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups of crushed corn flakes
- 6 TBSP of melted butter
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish and preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Combine the diced hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken, 1 stick of melted butter with shredded cheddar cheese, and add in some garlic powder
- Mix together well
- Crush about 2 cups of corn flakes and spread over potatoes
- Pour 6 TBSP of melted butter over the top
- Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour or until potatoes are cooked through and tender
- This can be prepped ahead of time—just wait to top with the cornflakes & butter until right before you bake it
- Enjoy
