Warm Holiday Table Cheesy Funeral Potatoes

These Warm Holiday Table Cheesy Funeral Potatoes are a beloved comfort classic—rich, creamy, and topped with a buttery crunch. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings, this cozy casserole always brings everyone back for seconds.

Ingredients

• 1 bag (32 oz / 900 g) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Topping

• 2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
• 3 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven and dish
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
2. Mix the creamy base
   In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
3. Add potatoes and cheese
   Fold in the thawed hash browns and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly coated.
4. Assemble the casserole
   Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. Prepare the topping
   In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the potato mixture.
6. Bake
   Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
7. Rest and serve
   Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

✨ Tip: For extra flavor, add ½ cup diced onion or a pinch of garlic powder to the potato mixture before baking.