Easy Funeral Potatoes (Cheesy Potatoes)

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Easy Funeral Potatoes (Cheesy Potatoes)

The funeral potato recipe is a classic potato casserole and a staple for holidays, potlucks, funerals, and parties. Found on every table, especially during Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, this potato side dish recipe is easy to make, delicious, and comforting. My version is made without the can of cream soup.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Side dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 281kcal

Author: Gabriela

Equipment

Ingredients

32 ounces frozen hash browns thawed or fresh potatoes diced or shredded
½ cup melted unsalted butter
salt and pepper to taste
1 medium chopped onion optional
12 ounces sour cream
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
¾ cup chicken or vegetable stock
½ cup corn flakes optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
Butter a 9x13 inches baking pan.
Defrost the potatoes if you use frozen ones.
If you use raw potatoes, peel, wash, shred or dice the potatoes according to your taste. Place them in a large bowl.
Melt the butter.
Over the potatoes, pour the melted butter and sour cream.
Separately, mix flour and chicken stock in a small bowl and make sure there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to the consistency of thinner sour cream.
Pour the flour and chicken stock over the potatoes, butter, and sour cream and stir to combine.
Add the shredded cheese, stir again, then place the mixture on the 9x13 inches buttered pan.
Optional, add the cornflakes on top.
Bake for 1 hour at 350F/180C.
Note: You can make the recipe in a crockpot which you can set up on "Low" for 4-6 hours.

Notes

Cornflakes - these are the popular choice, but breadcrumbs, fried onions, and crushed potato chips are all good.

Added ingredients- You can add some other items to the dish. Chopped ham, cooked crumbled bacon, and vegetables are all good choices for making this dish more complex.

How to store:

Refrigerate: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freeze: For longer storage, freeze the casserole in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Make sure it's cooled down before freezing.
Reheat: To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm in the oven at 350F until heated through.

Expert tip: As an alternative, this recipe can also be prepared in a crockpot. Just set it on "Low" for 4-6 hours. It is a great option when you need more oven space during the holidays.

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