Cheesy Potato Casserole (Funeral Potatoes)

Funeral Potatoes are a cheesy potato casserole. Its name comes from its tradition as a comforting side at post-funeral dinners. However, you can also serve it at potlucks, picnics, holidays, and social gatherings.

This dish combines the mix of hash browns, cream, and plenty of gooey cheese for a creamy base. Some versions use cream of chicken or mushroom soup. It’s topped with crushed cornflakes or potato chips.

This creamy, cheesy dish pairs beautifully with roasted ham, grilled chicken, or baked salmon for a hearty meal. It also complements juicy meatloaf or oven-roasted turkey, making it a perfect addition to any dinner spread.

For lighter and fresher options, it can be enjoyed alongside a crisp green salad, lemony asparagus, or steamed broccoli. To round out the flavors, this dish pairs well with buttery dinner rolls or sweet cornbread.

Here’s how to make the cheesy potato casserole – funeral potatoes:

A creamy, cheesy, comforting potato casserole made with simple ingredients. Easy, affordable, and always turns out perfectly. It’s great for holidays, gatherings, or weeknight dinners.

• Servings: 8
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 45–50 minutes
• Total time: 55–60 minutes
• Calories: about 320 per serving
• Cuisine: American
• Course: Side dish

Ingredients

• 1 bag (32 oz) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup melted butter (divided)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Topping

• 2 cups crushed cornflakes
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix hash browns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, half of the melted butter, salt, pepper, and onion if using.
3. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
4. In a separate bowl, combine crushed cornflakes with the remaining melted butter, then sprinkle evenly on top.
5. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
6. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 30g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 8g
• Sugar: 3g

Notes

• If you don’t have cornflakes, use crushed Ritz crackers or panko breadcrumbs.
• For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
• You can add diced ham or cooked bacon to make it a main dish.
• Make sure hash browns are thawed for the best texture and even cooking.