Funeral Potatoes Recipe Easy Crispy Cornflake Topping Guide
A comforting cheesy potato casserole topped with a crispy cornflake crust, perfect for gatherings and potlucks. This easy recipe combines creamy potatoes with a crunchy topping for a soul-soothing side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz (900 g) frozen shredded hashbrowns
- 10.5 oz (298 g) canned cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for vegetarian)
- 8 oz (227 g) sour cream
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium diced onion
- 4 tbsp (55 g) butter, melted
- 3 cups (90 g) cornflakes cereal
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine frozen shredded hashbrowns, canned cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until evenly incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a medium bowl, melt butter and pour over crushed cornflakes, stirring to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the cornflake mixture evenly over the potato layer.
- Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes until edges bubble and topping is deep golden brown. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use frozen hashbrowns for best texture; avoid thawing to prevent mushiness. Stir gently to keep some potato texture. Butter the cornflake topping well for a golden crunch. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Leftovers reheat well and topping can be re-crisped under broiler.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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