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April 21, 2019 · 8 Comments

Funeral Potatoes – Cheesy Potato Casserole Topped with Corn Flakes

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Funeral Potatoes is just a weird name for Cheesy Potato Casserole Topped with Corn Flakes. This is the delicious potato casserole you’ll want to make for every potluck, holiday dinner, or as a special side dish for a weeknight meal.

Funeral Potatoes - Cheesy Potato Casserole Topped with Corn Flakes

Weird Name, Delicious Side Dish

Does it feel a bit odd to be Googling “funeral potatoes?” Yes, super weird name. From what I understand, these potatoes are a popular side dish to serve at a funeral dinner. I can understand why. It’s super easy to make and really delicious.

If you were specifically looking for “Funeral Potatoes,” you’ve found the recipe! I actually first tasted this at a church potluck. It was love at first bite.

 

Funeral Potatoes - Cheesy Potato Casserole Topped with Corn Flakes

Funeral potatoes are a snap to make using frozen hash browns. Do be sure to purchase the diced hash browns that looks like little cubes, not the shredded hash browns. Thaw your hash browns before putting the casserole together.

Making Funeral Potatoes – Cheesy Potato Casserole Topped with Corn Flakes

Here’s what you’ll need:

Butter
Sour cream
Condensed cream of chicken soup
Salt
Onion powder
Shredded cheddar cheese
Diced hash browns
Corn flakes

Funeral Potatoes - Cheesy Potato Casserole Topped with Corn Flakes

Stir the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.

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Corn Flake Topping for Cheesy Potato Casserole

The thing that makes this cheesy potato casserole extra yummy is the crunchy topping. You’ll crush Corn Flakes, stir in some melted butter, then spread that goodness all over the casserole before baking. Delish!

Funeral Potatoes - Cheesy Potato Casserole Topped with Corn Flakes

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Make Ahead Option for Funeral Potatoes

You could make this casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Just follow the steps below to make the casserole, but do not add the Corn Flake topping. Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. Mix up the Corn Flake topping and add to the casserole, then bake as directed below.

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Funeral Potatoes – Cheesy Potato Casserole Topped with Corn Flakes


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  • Author: Carissa Shaw for Mom Needs Chocolate
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
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Funeral Potatoes is just a weird name for Cheesy Potato Casserole Topped with Corn Flakes. This is the delicious potato casserole you’ll want to make for every potluck, holiday dinner, or as a special side dish for a weeknight meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, divided
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 24 ounces frozen diced hash browns (cubes, not shreds), thawed
  • 3 cups corn flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
  2. Melt 1/2 cup of the butter in a small microwave safe bowl.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, salt, and onion powder. Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese and thawed diced hash browns.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch glass baking dish.
  5. Melt the remaining 1/2 cup of the butter in a small microwave safe bowl.
  6. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and crushed corn flakes. Stir until the corn flakes are coated in the butter. Spoon the corn flake mixture over the casserole.
  7. Bake the casserole uncovered for 45 minutes until it is bubbly and golden brown around the edges.
  8. Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Makes 16 servings.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Category: Side Dishes
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: funeral potatoes, potato casserole, cheesy potato casserole

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Comments

  1. dixie says

    April 10, 2020 at 12:35 am

    Can you use shredded hashbrowna instead! I bought the wrong kind of potato’s

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    • carissashaw says

      April 18, 2020 at 12:17 am

      Yes, you can! I’ve never made this dish that way, but I have friends who like to use the shredded hash browns.

      Reply
  2. Lee says

    April 2, 2021 at 11:13 am

    Do you add water to the can of soup?

    Reply
    • Annie says

      November 27, 2022 at 4:24 pm

      You use the soup as is from the can

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  3. Tammy W says

    September 12, 2021 at 6:04 pm

    I made these today 9/12/2021 for a Baby Brunch. They were a huge hit! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Joanne says

    November 18, 2022 at 9:10 pm

    I love this recipe. I am going to double the recipe. How long should I put it in the over for a double batch?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Kit says

    January 7, 2023 at 12:06 pm

    My stepdaughter made the with shredded and they were DELISH!

    Reply
  6. Kit says

    January 7, 2023 at 12:07 pm

    Perfect for a buffet!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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