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Funeral Potatoes… everyone has a recipe for this popular casserole! Here is our family-favorite recipe for funeral potatoes that we’ve been making for years. Creamy, cheesy and oniony. Perfect for any Sunday Supper or Holiday. Just as creamy as Scalloped Potatoes or Buttery Mashed Potatoes but made with half the effort!
Funeral Potatoes | *THE BEST* Potatoes
Here is my popular and super delicious recipe for Funeral Potatoes! Whether you call these Party Potatoes, Cheesy Hash Browns or Hashbrown Casserole, EVERYONE seems to have a recipe similar to these funeral potatoes. No matter what you call it, this is the recipe my family has been making year after year and I’m thrilled to share it with you today!
Whether it’s for Easter or Christmas, we devour this classic potato casserole. Lots of butter and cheese and calories in these potatoes, so I tend to only make them a few times a year, but when I do, people go crazy for them! They are so darn good (and easy too)!
Main Ingredients Needed
As you take a look at this list, try not to have a heart attack. There’s a reason this hashbrown casserole is addicting and has such a good reputation…this ingredients list is it! Nothing out of the ordinary here:
- Onion– love the taste of browned onions in this casserole! It totally makes these funeral potatoes FUNERAL POTATOES.
- Butter– I use salted butter to cook the onions, to stir with the frozen hashbrowns and also to toss with the corn flakes.
- Diced Frozen Hash Browns– while most hashbrown casseroles call for the shredded frozen potatoes, I much prefer the diced frozen hash browns.
- Cream of Chicken Soup– can be substituted with cream of mushroom or cream of celery, depending what you have on hand.
- Sour Cream– adds creaminess and tang.
- Cheddar Cheese- love using extra sharp cheddar for delicious flavor! YUM.
- Corn Flakes– these are the classic crunchy topping for Funeral Potatoes, but be sure to read my list of alternate toppings. Hint: the potato chips are my favorite!
How to make Funeral Potatoes | Directions
Those frozen hash browns and a few cans of condensed soup are the easiest base to this amazing potato dish! Only a few quick minutes of prep before a long oven bake.
Step 1: Cook the Onions
Melt salted butter in a skillet and saute onions until browned. Don’t underestimate the flavor that comes from browned onions (and butter!) It makes a big difference in the finished Funeral Potatoes.
Step 2: Assemble the Potato Casserole
In a large bowl, stir frozen hash browns together with melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Add in the cooked onion and spread into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
Melt remaining butter in a large skillet and toss in crushed corn flakes. Sprinkle corn flakes over potato mixture.
Step 3: Bake and Serve
Cover your Funeral Potato Casserole with foil and bake 40-45 minutes. Serve hot with any main dish. My Spiral Glazed Ham is my favorite!
Other Yummy Toppings for Funeral Potatoes
Incase you were wondering, corn flakes aren’t the only thing to top this hashbrown casserole with! Here are some other tasty and convenient options:
- Corn flakes – the classic choice
- Crushed Ritz Crackers – a buttery bite!
- Crushed Potato Chips – original ruffles are my favorite!
- French Fried Onions – who doesn’t have these around for the holidays?
- Bread crumbs tossed in butter – a simple go-to
- Grated Cheese – my not just add more cheese?
- Bacon – OBVIOUSLY this is good.
- Cheese AND Bacon 😉 – you must have seen this coming.
- Crushed Soda Crackers – when in doubt, soda crackers work great!
- Pretty much anything light and crunchy.
I prefer my Funeral Potatoes with cornflakes, chips or french fried onions, but anything crunchy will work great! Just toss in some melted butter first before topping. Don’t be afraid to use what you have in your pantry!
More Tasty Potato Dishes!
- Perfect Mashed Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
- Perfect Scalloped Potatoes
- Best Pan Fried Potatoes
- Loaded Smashed Potatoes
- Creamy Cheesy Bacon & Potato Casserole
- Twice Baked Potatoes
- Delicious Potatoes Au Gratin
- Crispy Mashed Potato Rosettes
Anyways, take a peek at my version of this recipe below and see how yours varies. They all generally have the same ingredients and methods and turn out perfectly. Have a wonderful weekend, friends!!
Funeral Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 lbs diced hash browns Not the grated kind
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 21.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup (two 10.75 ounce cans) or cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 3 cups corn flakes crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until translucent in a medium skillet.
- While the onion is cooking, in a large bowl, mix frozen hash browns, melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, grated cheese, and salt and pepper together until combined.
- Stir in onion and pour into a greased 9×13 casserole dish.
- Replace medium skillet to the heat and melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Add in crushed corn flakes and stir to toast about 1 minute. Sprinkle over top casserole.
- Bake 40-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve hot.
- Adapted from several recipes, but most similar to this recipe.
These are the best! Been making them for years!
I see versions of this recipe all the time and I am so tempted!! This is the year I make them and this is the recipe I am using ????
Have fun in NYC!!
Wow!! 2600 miles solo with 3kids is impressive!I make a similar cheesy potato dish to this,delicious as a side with bbq meatballs!:)
My mother in law’s version of these are always a hit.
Love this recipe! It has become a weekly staple!! ❤️
I love these potatoes so much. Only making once a year! That sounds do-able to avoid the guilt as I inevitably end up eating more than my fair share when I do make them!
Oooo… This recipe looks so good. I will make it for my family this weekend! Thanks for sharing!
I am currently addicted to your diet root beer with a splash of cream that you talked about on InstaStories. Diet A&W doesn’t even taste diet!!
I want to try!
These look so yummy!
These were a staple at every family gathering growing up! Never would have thought to top with french fried onions….must try soon.
I can’t wait to try this recipe. Sounds so yummy
My husband makes a potato casserole for funeral receptions at his church. He is known for his “funeral potatoes.” His dish is always requested by the ladies who prepare the meal.
Love this recipe!! ❤️
I had never heard of “funeral potatoes” until I moved to the Midwest. These look delish and Im sure my husband would eat the whole pan!
My mom called them Heavenly Potatoes
I love making these for family parties. The leftovers are great too!
These look soooo good, and probably even better because I’m currently growing my 5th baby in my belly!! They are calling her name!! 😉
This sounds like a particularly tasty version. I love having another good potluck recipe!
Can’t wait to try.
Made these last night – yum! My 2 girls could not get enough!
I haven’t had these before, but they sound sooooooo good!
I have been dying to try these.My mom has a great cheesy potatoe recipe so I am curious to compare.
Omg funeral potatoes are my absolute favorite way to eat potatoes!!! Shockingly I’ve never made them before so I will save this recipe!
One of my favorite side dishes!! YUM!
Oh man…..got to say the cornflakes kind of threw me but all the other good stuff sold me! Would be great for our next cookout. Also so glad you guys are almost settled, I don’t know if I could have done everything you went through, way to go mama!
I love trying different varieties of this delicious dish. Yours will be next!
I love funeral potatoes but hate the name ???? I usually top mine with Ritz crackers but next time I make them I’m going to try the crushed potato chips because that sounds yummy!
I will have to make these for the Hubs! This recipe sounds like something he would LOVE 🙂
I think it’s hilarious that you call these “Funeral Potatoes”. Growing up in a small community in Canada, you could be pretty sure there would be at least one pan of these at every funeral or family potluck. Thank you for the reminder, I’m going to make them this weekend just for old times sake.
These are my family’s favorite potatoes! A must have for every family gathering — and usually a double batch!
Cannot wait to try this recipe this summer. Maybe for the 4th of July.
These are a Christmas Eve staple for our family! We call them Texas Potatoes (even though we are Canadian.) we may have to try them with corn flakes next time!
I love funeral potatoes but have never made them myself. This looks like a good recipe for my first attempt!
These look yummy and indulgent! Can’t wait to try this recipe 🙂
I just made these for our family dinner. They are SO delicious!!
Family dinner wouldn’t be the same without funeral potatoes. I immediately think of family get together when I eat them.
Anything with potatoes is a keeper in my book. I’ll have to try this one!
Can I make these ahead of time, like today if I’m coming then tomorrow?
You can do this if your hash browns are already defrosted. Meaning, don’t make these with frozen hash browns. Store in the fridge until you’re ready to bake.
My family loves these potatoes. Easy and delicious!
These are a staple in my family. SO GOOD
Ooh!! I love these potatoes!! I had a different recipe but I think these are better. Thank you!!
These look delicious! Can’t wait to try. Love your blog!
I love these and made them this past weekend!!
I have fond memories of funeral potatoes from when I was growing up! Now I need to make these, stat! Thanks for the throwback recipe. 🙂
Am going to make these the next time I host Bunco at my house. Not waiting for someone to die! Thanks for the recipe!
One of my favorite recipes that my mother-in-law makes!
I just made these yesterday and have already eaten leftovers twice! 😅 Great recipe as-is!
It’s been years since I’ve made funeral potatoes. Thank you for sharing your recipe. I may just have make them this weekend.
I have made these so many times! love!
Hi Tiffany do you thaw the potatoes or just mix while frozen?
Love this recipe. Can’t wait to make these!
These look insanely delicious!!
Lauren, your husband told me about your blog and I love it! We had him over for dinner a few times and are going to miss him-but I am so glad for your sake that his training is all over and you get to be a family again. I love this recipe. Years ago in a desperate bid to not run to the grocery store I used frosted flakes on top-now my family prefers them that way.; sounds crazy but it is delicious. Since it’s not really healthy anyways you might as well really go for it! Best of luck in New York! You are welcome anytime you want an island vacation!
That is so cool!! Thank you for taking care of him while he was away 🙂
Just started to follow Lauren and I have made funeral potatoes many times and when I run across a recipe for them I’m always curious to read the recipe and the remarks to see if there are any added twists. When I read this comment about the Frosted Flakes I thought next time I will have to try it!!! I’m just wondering do you simply crush them on top or sauté them in butter before you put them on top of the potatoes? Thank you to all of the service men and their families for without you we wouldn’t have a what we do!!! ❤️🇺🇸💙
Why not the grated hash browns? Or can I use grated?
Can you use tator tots for this recipe??
6 days! That sounds exhausting. Hope you get some much needed rest. And these potatoes look delicious!