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Crispy Funeral Potatoes Recipe with Easy Golden Cornflake Crust

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A comforting casserole featuring a creamy, cheesy potato base topped with a crispy, buttery cornflake crust. Perfect for family dinners and potlucks, this recipe is quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 32 oz (900 g) frozen shredded hash browns, slightly thawed
  • 2 cups (200 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 10.5 oz (298 ml) cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom/celery for variation)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (~75 g) yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (5 g) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2 g) black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp (2 g) garlic powder (optional)
  • 3 cups (85 g) cornflakes cereal, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine crushed cornflakes and melted unsalted butter. Mix until evenly coated and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, gently mix thawed shredded hash browns, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, finely chopped yellow onion, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until combined but potatoes remain shredded.
  4. Transfer the potato mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly without packing down.
  5. Sprinkle the buttered cornflake mixture evenly over the potato base.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until bubbly around the edges and the crust is golden brown. Tent with foil during the last 10 minutes if crust browns too quickly.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to set and allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Do not thaw hash browns completely to avoid watery casserole. Coat cornflakes well in melted butter to ensure a crispy crust. Let casserole rest before serving for better texture. Use sharp cheddar cheese for best flavor. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cornflakes and soup. Variations include adding jalapeños, bacon bits, or swapping cheeses.

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Keywords: funeral potatoes, crispy casserole, cornflake crust, comfort food, cheesy potatoes, easy side dish, holiday side, potluck recipe

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