By Becky Hardin
Published Nov 6, 2020
Funeral Potatoes are the best easy to make side dish for the holidays! A thick and creamy potato casserole is loaded with cheese and baked to perfection beneath a crunchy top layer of cornflakes. You only need about 10 minutes of prep time to make this holiday casserole!
What’s in this Funeral potatoes Recipe
This recipe for funeral potatoes features inexpensive ingredients, most of which you might already have on hand!
- Hash Browns: You’ll need frozen diced hash browns for this easy recipe. Let them fully thaw prior to using.
- Butter: I like to use salted butter for that extra touch of flavor. Feel free to use unsalted if preferred.
- Onion: You can use a white or yellow onion.
- Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup: This is what helps give the casserole the best thick and creamy consistency.
- Heavy Cream: To keep the filling creamy, try not to substitute this ingredient with any other dairy product.
- Cheddar Cheese: Freshly shredded cheddar cheese will provide the very best flavor and consistency.
- Seasonings: I like to use a combo of ground mustard, garlic powder, salt and black pepper for the best flavor.
- Cornflakes Cereal: Remember to crush your cereal before using it.
PRO TIP: Mix up your toppings! Try topping these with Ritz crackers, potato chips or panko breadcrumbs.
Can you make funeral potatoes without cream of chicken soup?
I don’t recommend it. Cream of chicken soup is what holds everything together and gives the casserole its signature creamy consistency that’s deliciously thick.
Yes! Make the whole dish, but leave off the cornflake topping. Cover with foil and refrigerate for up to two days. Let it come up to temperature before adding the topping and baking.
Just like the name suggests, funeral potatoes were popularly served after funerals when people were gathering to enjoy meals. This recipe was originated in Utah but has gained popularity all over the states!
No, the two dishes are quite different. Check out my recipe for loaded scalloped potatoes for more info!
How to Store/Reheat
In an airtight container in the fridge, funeral potatoes will stay good for up to 3 days. Reheat for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until warmed all the way through.
How to Freeze
You can freeze the uncooked dish, without topping, for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge overnight before baking.
Serving Suggestions
Funeral potatoes make for an excellent side with any roast dinner. try them with:
- Thanksgiving Turkey
- Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
- Prime Rib Roast
- Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin
More Holiday Casserole We Love
- Green Bean Casserole
- Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole
- Slow Cooker Velveeta Broccoli Rice Casserole
- Loaded Mashed Potatoes Casserole
- Mac and Cheese Casserole
- Butternut Squash Casserole
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 30 ounces frozen diced hash browns thawed
- ▢ 5 Tablespoons salted butter divided
- ▢ 1 small onion diced
- ▢ 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- ▢ ½ cup heavy cream
- ▢ 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ▢ 1 ½ cups corn flakes cereal crushed
Instructions
- Thaw bag of hash browns.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent and fork tender.
- Transfer onion to a bowl with the thawed hash browns, soup, cream, shredded cheese, dry mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper and stir.
- Transfer potatoes to 9×13 dish and spread in an even layer.
- Melt the remaining 3 Tablespoons butter. Mix with the corn flakes cereal and sprinkle on top of the potatoes in an even layer.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Best when served warm.
Becky’s Tips
- Leftovers can be kept for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Mix up your toppings! Try topping these with Ritz crackers, potato chips or panko breadcrumbs.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Funeral Potatoes Casserole
Ingredients
- 30 ounces frozen diced hash browns thawed
- 5 Tablespoons salted butter divided
- 1 small onion diced
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups corn flakes cereal crushed
Instructions
- Thaw bag of hash browns.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent and fork tender.
- Transfer onion to a bowl with the thawed hash browns, soup, cream, shredded cheese, dry mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper and stir.
- Transfer potatoes to 9x13 dish and spread in an even layer.
- Melt the remaining 3 Tablespoons butter. Mix with the corn flakes cereal and sprinkle on top of the potatoes in an even layer.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Best when served warm.
Notes
- Leftovers can be kept for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Mix up your toppings! Try topping these with Ritz crackers, potato chips or panko breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
