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Funeral Potatoes

August 9, 2018 · 127 Comments

5 from 44 votes

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Funeral Potatoes… everyone has a recipe for this popular casserole! Here is our family recipe for funeral potatoes that we’ve been making for years. Creamy, cheesy and oniony. Perfect for any Sunday Supper or Holiday.

Here is a super common but super delicious recipe for Funeral Potatoes. EVERYONE has a recipe for funeral potatoes and this is the one my family has been making year after year. Whether it’s for Easter or Christmas, we devour this classic potato casserole. Lots of butter and unhealthy things up in these potatoes, so I make these only a few times a year, but when I do, people go crazy for them! They are so darn good (and easy too)!

Funeral Potatoes

How to make Funeral Potatoes:

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.

  1. Melt salted butter in a skillet and saute onions until browned.
  2. In a large bowl, stir frozen hash browns together with melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir in cooked onion and spread into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
  4. Melt remaining butter in a large skillet and toss in crushed corn flakes.
  5. Sprinkle corn flakes over potato mixture, cover with foil and bake 40-45 minutes.
  6. Serve warm.
Funeral Potatoes

Other Toppings for Funeral Potatoes

And in case you’re wondering, corn flakes aren’t the only thing to top this potato casserole with! Here are some other tasty and convenient options:

  1. Corn flakes
  2. Crushed Ritz Crackers
  3. Crushed Potato Chips
  4. French Fried Onions
  5. Bread crumbs tossed in butter
  6. Grated Cheese
  7. Bacon
  8. Cheese AND Bacon 😉
  9. Crushed Soda Crackers
  10. Tortilla Strips
  11. Pretty much anything light and crunchy

I prefer my Funeral Potatoes with french fried onions, but I was fresh out, so I used corn flakes (classic). Don’t be afraid to use what you have in your pantry!

Funeral Potatoes

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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!!

5 from 44 votes
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Funeral Potatoes

Funeral Potatoes...everyone has a recipe for this popular casserole! Here is my creamy and oniony version!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword funeral potatoes, funeral potatoes recipe, Texas Potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 572 kcal
Author Lauren Brennan

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
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 3 cups corn flakes crushed
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until translucent in a medium skillet.

  3. 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.

  4. Stir in onion and pour into a greased 9x13 casserole dish.
  5. 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.

  6. Bake 40-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve hot.
  7. Adapted from several recipes, but most similar to this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Funeral Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 572 Calories from Fat 378
% Daily Value*
Fat 42g65%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Cholesterol 108mg36%
Sodium 998mg43%
Potassium 509mg15%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 1465IU29%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 297mg30%
Iron 5.3mg29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Christmas, Easter, Holidays, Potatoes, Reader Favorites, Recipes & Food, Side Dishes, Slow Cooker, Thanksgiving

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  1. Natalie Minnick says

    June 13, 2017 at 10:18 am

    5 stars
    I simply love this recipe! It’s so midwestern and every family seems to have a version of this.

    Reply
  2. Jessica Shrock says

    June 13, 2017 at 10:25 am

    Yum! These look delicious! Can’t wait to try them

    Reply
  3. Angela says

    June 13, 2017 at 10:32 am

    I can’t wait to try these potatoes! They look so good!

    Reply
  4. Jeana says

    June 13, 2017 at 10:41 am

    Looks yummy! Can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
  5. Lori says

    June 13, 2017 at 10:47 am

    I like to toast the cornflakes in butter before putting them on top. It makes them extra crunchy after baking????

    Reply
  6. Danielle O'Hanley says

    June 13, 2017 at 10:51 am

    5 stars
    Love these potatoes! Make them all the time:)

    Reply
  7. Amanda says

    June 13, 2017 at 11:05 am

    Love these potatoes! My aunt makes them for all of her family get-togethers, but we only ever called them “that cornflake potato casserole thing.” So much nicer to have a real name now!

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  8. LynL says

    June 13, 2017 at 11:41 am

    Saving this recipe for get togethers with friends. Everyone loves potatoes!

    Reply
  9. Tracy says

    June 13, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    Look delicious!

    Reply
  10. Erin m. says

    June 13, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    These look absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  11. Sue ginter says

    June 13, 2017 at 3:04 pm

    My plan is to make these potatoes for our next potluck at church! Thanks!

    Reply
  12. Shayne guy says

    June 13, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    These look delicious…will definitely try them

    Reply
  13. Kari says

    June 13, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    My kids new fave!#

    Reply
  14. Autumn says

    June 13, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    These look so tasty! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  15. Lesley says

    June 13, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    Yum! Must try!

    Reply
  16. Marjory Betchkal says

    June 13, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    Love these potatoes, not the name though

    Reply
  17. Katie R. says

    June 13, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    Thanks for the recipe… although my waistline may not be thrilled about it. I’ve always loved these potatoes, but never made them. No excuse now!

    Reply
  18. Kari Petersen says

    June 13, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    Yum! I am sooo making these this week!!! 🙂

    Reply
  19. Laura says

    June 13, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    Love taking funeral potatoes to events!

    Reply
  20. Jennifer Nelson says

    June 13, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    5 stars
    Love these!

    Reply
  21. Janet Taylor says

    June 13, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    I want to make these potatoes and add ham. Yummy!

    Reply
  22. Danielle says

    June 13, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    I’ve been looking for a recipe like this for some time. Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  23. Terrance Hansen says

    June 13, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    5 stars
    Yummeh! One of my favorite indulgences. Thanks!

    Reply
  24. Mandy A says

    June 13, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    These are my husband’s favorite! Yum!

    Reply
  25. Marla C says

    June 13, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    5 stars
    I’m dying to try the funeral potatoes! No pun intended!
    Really enjoying your blog, especially your NYC adventure!
    Best of luck in your new home!

    Reply
  26. Angie says

    June 13, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    My family loves this dish with the melted butter poured on top and nothing else!

    Reply
  27. donna says

    June 13, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    I have to try these, but I do think the name is kinda creepy!!! Still sound good!

    Reply
  28. Chelene Clyde says

    June 13, 2017 at 8:27 pm

    I want a perfect body, but I also want funeral potatoes…for breakfast…for lunch…for dinner. They are my weakness. Great recipe!

    Reply
  29. Martha H says

    June 14, 2017 at 3:39 am

    Oh goodness, these look so amazing. I am thinking of giving them a try for Father’s Day with pork tenderloin !

    Reply
  30. Kelly says

    June 14, 2017 at 4:28 am

    5 stars
    I made these potatoes — they were great!

    Reply
  31. Jennifer says

    June 14, 2017 at 4:48 am

    Absolutely on my list to make next week! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  32. Kristin says

    June 14, 2017 at 5:05 am

    5 stars
    Yummy, this recipe sounds so good! We always make these for Easter and top them with more cheese! #neverenoughcheese

    Reply
  33. Marta says

    June 14, 2017 at 6:40 am

    If I could have one food for the rest of my life, it would be potatoes. Can’t wait to try these!!

    Reply
  34. Kitty says

    June 14, 2017 at 8:54 am

    I adore funeral potatoes! Need to make some soon!

    Reply
  35. Sara says

    June 14, 2017 at 9:11 am

    The ritz crackers on here are such a good idea. I’ve never made potatoes like this before, but I think now I am going to try! Thanks for the great posts lately. Congrats on your move!

    Reply
  36. Nicole mueller says

    June 14, 2017 at 9:52 am

    5 stars
    Lauren,
    I have been following you, your family adventures and more importantly your food blog for a while now. You have changed the quality of food that I make for my family and they sure do appreciate you. Haha. Thank you for the great recipes and the fun stories along the way.

    Reply
  37. Lauren says

    June 14, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    I always make these for carry-in functions and there are never any leftovers!!! thanks for the suggestion of different toppings!!!!!

    Reply
  38. Kristina S says

    June 14, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    This looks like such an awesome recipe. Funeral potatoes are a favorite of our family!

    Reply
  39. Susie says

    June 15, 2017 at 4:27 am

    These look fantastic

    Reply
  40. Lauren H. says

    June 15, 2017 at 7:03 am

    Love a good hashbrown casserole. I also don’t make it often because of the nutrition, but YUM.

    Reply
  41. Laura Carter says

    June 15, 2017 at 10:00 am

    Going to make this for my office potluck next week!

    Reply
  42. Do says

    June 15, 2017 at 1:17 pm

    5 stars
    These sound good. I think the cheese and bacon would be the way to go for my family — they are not big on crunchy toppings on casseroles.

    Reply
  43. Belinda Sanders says

    June 15, 2017 at 7:01 pm

    I commented above!

    Reply
  44. doublebatchblog says

    June 16, 2017 at 6:09 am

    5 stars
    I have a funeral dinner today and I am taking two dishes! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  45. Roberta says

    June 16, 2017 at 6:13 am

    Who doesn’t love funeral potatoes! Your recipe is a tad different than mine–definitely going to try your recipe.

    Reply
  46. Aleta says

    June 16, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    My recipe is similar but instead of sour cream we use french onion dip. It makes the flavor even more delicious.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      June 18, 2017 at 8:47 pm

      I’ll have to try that!!

      Reply
  47. Stephanie says

    June 18, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    These potatoes look so good! Can’t wait to give them a try!

    Reply
  48. Jan Condreay says

    June 19, 2017 at 3:06 am

    5 stars
    This is one of my family’s favorite recipes. I have never tried the French fried onions. I don’t think I will wait for a funeral to try that version. Sounds yummy!

    Reply
  49. Lori Patterson says

    June 19, 2017 at 4:52 am

    5 stars
    I make these every Christmas!

    Reply
  50. Leah says

    June 19, 2017 at 5:18 am

    5 stars
    Love these!

    Reply
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