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Top 10 Ultimate Potato Side Dishes: Cheesy Funeral Potatoes

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This cheesy funeral potatoes recipe is a comforting, crowd-pleasing potato side dish with a creamy filling and crunchy cornflake topping. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, and weeknight dinners, it’s a top-rated casserole that’s rich, golden, and always satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 1 (32 oz) bag frozen hash browns (shredded or cubed)

  • 2 cups sour cream

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

  • ½ cup melted butter, divided

  • 1 small onion, finely diced

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

 

  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes (or substitute crushed crackers)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

  • In a large bowl, combine sour cream, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, diced onion, and half the melted butter. Stir well.

  • Add in frozen hash browns and fold until fully coated. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.

  • In a separate bowl, toss crushed cornflakes with the remaining melted butter.

  • Sprinkle the buttery cornflakes evenly over the casserole.

  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.

 

  • Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

– Use sharp cheddar for extra flavor.
– Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
– Try topping with crushed Ritz or panko breadcrumbs instead of cornflakes.
– Vegetarian option: use cream of mushroom or celery soup.
– To reheat, bake at 350°F until hot and bubbly.