PrintUltimate Creamy Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Casserole
Make this easy, make-ahead cheesy potato casserole, often called Funeral Potatoes, for your next gathering. It is creamy, gooey, and a perfect Thanksgiving potato side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Total Time: 70 min
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or crushed potato chips (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed hashbrowns, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, melted butter, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese into the potato mixture.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- If using a topping, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese with the crushed cornflakes or chips. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole is hot throughout and the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the cheesy potato bake rest for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the casserole to set slightly.
Notes
- For a make-ahead option, assemble the entire casserole (without the topping) in the baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a Potatoes Au Gratin style, substitute the hashbrowns with thinly sliced raw Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, ensuring they are fully coated in the sauce.
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of diced cooked ham or crumbled cooked bacon to the mixture before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 65