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Ultimate Creamy Cheesy Potato Casserole (Funeral Potatoes)

A baked cheesy potato casserole in a white oval dish, topped with a golden, crunchy cornflake crust.
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Make this ultimate cheesy potato casserole, often called Funeral Potatoes, for a rich, comforting side dish. It features tender hashbrowns in a creamy cheddar sauce, topped with a light crunch, perfect for potlucks or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes, thawed
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the thawed hashbrown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, melted butter, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese into the potato mixture.
  4. Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese with the crushed cornflakes. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the potato mixture.
  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly throughout and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  7. Let the cheesy potato casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.
  • You can prepare this entire casserole, cover it, and refrigerate it up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10 to 15 minutes to the baking time if cooking directly from the refrigerator.
  • If you prefer a crispier topping without cornflakes, use crushed butter crackers or panko breadcrumbs mixed with 2 tablespoons of melted butter instead.

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