Don't let the melancholy name fool you! Funeral potatoes are really just a cheesy potato casserole with cornflakes. The creamy texture, melty cheese and crunchy topping make this recipe the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.

Funeral Potatoes

sour cream

(10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

salt

pepper

(30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

cheddar cheese

onion,

cornflakes

butter, melted

Make the cheesy potato mixture

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix the sour cream, undiluted condensed soup, salt and pepper. Stir in the potatoes, cheese and onion. Transfer the mixture to a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.

Prepare the crunchy topping

In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes and melted butter. Sprinkle it over the potato mixture.

Bake the funeral potato recipe in the oven

Bake, uncovered, for 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown.

I love this recipe. We always called it cheesy potatoes and we use crushed ridged potato chips instead of cornflakes. It adds calories but this isn't a low calorie dish anyway and it tastes amazing.

Really good! The leftovers were even better. Used club crackers instead of corn flakes, but that was my only change. Well worth making again!

I used one cup sour cream and one cup cottage cheese. I also used Ritz and croutons. *Things I had available in house.I mixed cheeses as a preference.I also covered it for first 30 min, baked uncovered for rest.This is my new go to recipe for potlucks

The cornflakes and butter ended up over cooking (probably because of being in the oven for an hour), and so instead of being crunchy, they were hard, making the potatoes difficult to chew. I might add them after it is done baking next time. The potatoes weren't very soft, so I might add a little liquid for them to cook in.

In Texas they call the many variations of these "picnic potatoes," but they often show up an just about any potluck table. I like green chilies added to my personal version and use buttered panko instead of cornflakes for a the crunchy topping

My mom used to make this and when she passed away, I started to make it.  All of my friends and family want me to make this when we have get togethers.  I omit the onion, but use the Ore Ida potatoes O’Brien, and instead of corn flakes, I use crushed potato chips.........super yummy!!!!

I know this recipe as Company Potatoes.  I use cream of celery soup instead of cream of chicken.  I make it all the time.  Leftovers freeze well.

Instead of 2 cups of sour cream, I use 1 cup of sour cream, 1 cup of onion dip and cream of celery, instead of cream of chicken( vegetarian). I have been making this for family functions and holidays since 1983. It’s even better the next day

I love funeral potatoes but I generally leave the onion out and top it Panko. If I want it for a main dish, I substitute the sour cream for ranch and cut that in half, sure a pound of of chicken breasts that have been cubed with 1/3 cup of wing sauce. Top the potatoes with this. Then mix 1 stock of melted butter with some crushed Ritz crackers, bacon flavored are my family's favorite. Bake it covered for 30 minutes and uncovered for 30 minutes to make sure the chicken is done.

I've been making these potatoes for years. We call the Holiday Potatoes. The difference between this recipe and mine is that I use O'Brien potatoes and 1c shredded cheddar with 1c of shredded swiss. I also add in a shake of garlic, onion, powder and parsley/italian seasonings. Feel free to add spices your family likes !

Been making this for years, using frozen potatoes O’Brien.  Gives it a little color. Hubby didn’t like cornflake topping so left it off.  Pablo would be good, I think.

I won a local cooking contest with this very same recipe 30 years ago.  The only difference being that I grate my onion instead of chopping it.  It typically receives raves wherever I take it and often have to pass out the recipe.

Have been making for years... everyone loves..tried with crushed bacon Ritz..Hugh hit..luv reading the reviews to get extra hints also used cojack cheese instead of all cheddar.. did the half an half thing...yum ola.. friends said next time make double and they will bring their own to go home containers

We love these potatoes but prefer the recipe without the corn flakes. This year I needed to make them gluten free so in place of the chicken soup I used about 2/3 of an individual-size Panera potato soup. Everyone loved it and will be my go to version now.

This dish is often requested for family gatherings and everyone loves them!  I first got the recipe from my husband’s aunt and I made them for my side of the family.  I had no idea what they were called, so I was often asked to bring “those potatoes” for parties and that’s still what we call them!  Although I’m sure they’re great as is, I substitute cream of mushroom condensed soup due to the vegetarian in the family and one who doesn’t eat poultry.  We also prefer the cubes hashed browns instead of shredded.  These are great topped with cornflakes, but also good with French-fried onions on top!

I served this with ham at Christmas and it was a big hit. I added extra cheese although I don't think the recipe needs it. Very easy and really good.

We call these "Ginger's Potatoes" because she made them for Christmas Dinner and forgot what they were called.  She boiled whole potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and sliced them.  She also used stuffing mix instead of cornflakes on top.  We have also used crushed croutons and we always double the topping.  You can also add cubed ham for a complete meal.  Never tried it with frozen potatoes but, I will!   Absolutely delicious!

I have made a recipe similar to this for many years. Mine doesn't have the corn flakes, so I thought I would try it. I really liked the crunch. Great idea.

I used two large chopped onions in this dish (my family loves onions). Also used cream of celery soup that was what I had on hand. This was very good, my husband said I could make this anytime (he was on his 3rd helping).

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funeral potatoes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Servings: 12

Author : Molly Allen

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