Classic Funeral Potatoes
These easy funeral potatoes are a great anytime meal.
If you've heard of this classic dish before, then you can just skip right to the recipe. Seriously, why waste time reading about funeral potatoes when you could be making (and eating!) them?
If you're not familiar, then we are very excited to introduce you!
These Classic Funeral Potatoes are our version of a dish that's a common sympathy meal, especially in the American west and in Mormon communities. However, this comfort food classic has also become popular for many other occasions, such as potlucks, holidays, and family dinners.
Funeral potatoes are basically a cheesy potato casserole. They're topped with some kind of crunchy, buttery topping. We're using corn flakes here, but crackers or potato chips are also common. It's a comforting meal that travels well, making it the perfect dish to bring to someone in need of a good meal.
You can learn more about the origins of this recipe here!
On the other hand, if "cheesy potato casserole" was all you needed to hear, then please head on down to the recipe. We understand!
Serves6
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time50 min
Ingredients
- 2 pounds hash browns (I used two bags of Simply Potatoes hash browns)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 pint sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cup corn flakes, crushed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Classic Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients, except cornflakes and 4 tablespoons butter, together.
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Put potato mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
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Combine cornflakes and butter, and sprinkle evenly over top of casserole.
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Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until heated and bubbly.
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EditorLP
Jul 31, 2019
I've never had funeral potatoes before, but they sound delicious. How can you go wrong with cheese and potatoes? The corn flake topping is something I wouldn't have thought of, but I love the idea.
Princess Carolyn
Jul 30, 2019
I love comforting casseroles like this. The cheesy potatoes and crunchy corn flake topping are so delicious!
Plusk24
Jul 30, 2019
My dad makes this recipe around the holidays and my entire family looks forward to it! It's fast and easy and everyone is always fighting over the last crumb!
shelfconsciouskati e
Jul 30, 2019
This is one of my family's favorite side dishes; my mom makes funeral potatoes whenever we have ham. The corn flake topping is the best part!
Hippie Chick
Nov 29, 2018
Funeral potatoes? I have never heard of a dish referred to as this before. This looks really delicious and surely cant only be served at a funeral of all things? I am very interested in reading the history behind these potatoes and how they came to be called this name.
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