Dinner

Funeral Potatoes Recipe

ByHarry Bern November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Introduction

Funeral Potatoes are a comforting, cheesy casserole that’s a favorite at gatherings and family meals. This dish combines creamy hash browns, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a crispy corn flakes topping for a deliciously satisfying side or main.

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Ingredients

30 ounces frozen hash browns, thawed 30 minutes before cooking
½ large yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups sour cream
2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
3 cups corn flakes, crushed

Instructions

Step 1: Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a medium-sized skillet. On medium-high heat, cook the chopped onions until soft, about 5 minutes.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, and cooked onions. Stir well to mix all ingredients.
Step 3: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 4: Transfer the potato mixture into a 9×13-inch casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir the casserole thoroughly.
Step 5: Return the casserole to the oven and continue baking until it is bubbling around the edges and in the center, about 20 to 30 more minutes depending on your oven.
Step 6: While the casserole bakes, crush the corn flakes by placing them in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag and gently crushing with a rolling pin.
Step 7: Once the casserole is bubbling, remove it from the oven, sprinkle the crushed corn flakes evenly over the top, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent the topping from burning.
Step 8: Remove from the oven and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian version, substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup.
Add cooked, shredded chicken to make it a heartier main dish.
Mix in diced green onions or chopped bell peppers for extra flavor and color.
Use crushed Ritz crackers or panko breadcrumbs instead of corn flakes for a different crispy topping.

Storage

Store any leftovers covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through to maintain the crispy topping. Avoid microwaving if possible to keep the texture crisp.

How to Serve

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Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh potatoes instead of frozen hash browns?

Yes, you can shred fresh potatoes and use them, but make sure to squeeze out excess moisture to prevent the casserole from becoming watery.

Can this dish be made ahead of time?

Absolutely. Prepare the casserole up to the baking step, cover it tightly, and refrigerate overnight. Bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes if baking straight from the refrigerator.