Mom's Cheesy Potato Casserole Aka Funeral Potatoes

Warm, creamy, and irresistibly cheesy, Mom's Cheesy Potato Casserole—fondly known as "Funeral Potatoes"—is comfort food at its finest. This crowd-pleasing dish combines tender shredded hash brown potatoes with a rich blend of sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and melted cheddar cheese, all enhanced with savory hints of garlic and onion. Topped with a golden, buttery layer of crushed cornflakes, this baked casserole boasts the perfect mix of creamy and crunchy textures. Ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or holiday spreads, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in just over an hour and serves up to 10 people. Simple yet satisfying, this classic dish will quickly become a staple at your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 32 ounces Frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
• 2 cups Sour cream
• 10.5 ounces Cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cups Yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 cups Cornflakes cereal, crushed
• 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, melted (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, 0.5 cups of melted butter, diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.

Step 3

Fold the frozen hash brown potatoes into the mixture until evenly coated.

Step 4

Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with 0.25 cups of melted butter until the cereal is coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the buttery cornflakes evenly over the potato mixture to create a crunchy topping.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown.

Step 8

Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy this delicious comfort food!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2393.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4864.9

Total Fat 322.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 205.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 885.6mg	0%
Sodium 7000.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 408.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 61.3g
Protein 109.9g	0%

Vitamin D 71.4IU	0%
Calcium 2614.3mg	0%
Iron 70.2mg	0%
Potassium 2868.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.4%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 32.8%