Easy Funeral Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 lb frozen diced hashbrowns (Thawed; drain excess water and pat dry if needed.)
• 1.5 cup sour cream
• 10 oz cream of mushroom soup (Or condensed cream of chicken soup.)
• 2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (Shredded and divided; 1 1/2 cups are mixed into the casserole and 1/2 cup is sprinkled on top.)
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter (Melted; for the casserole.)
• 1.5 tbsp dried minced onion
• 1.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 0.333333 cup green onions (Finely diced and divided; use all but 1 tablespoon in the casserole and reserve 1 tablespoon for topping.)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (Melted; for the topping.)
• 1.25 cup Corn Flakes cereal (Crushed.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) with the rack positioned in the top third of the oven. Spray a 13×9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the thawed hashbrowns, sour cream, condensed soup, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar, 5 tablespoons melted butter, dried minced onion, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and all but 1 tablespoon of the diced green onions. Stir until evenly mixed.

3. 3

   Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar evenly over the potato mixture.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, stir together the 4 tablespoons melted butter and crushed Corn Flakes until the cereal is coated.

6. 6

   Crumble the buttered Corn Flakes evenly over the casserole.

7. 7

   Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the Corn Flakes are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. 8

   Remove the casserole from the oven and top with the reserved 1 tablespoon of diced green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

For best results, thaw the hashbrowns naturally in a colander or use the microwave defrost setting for about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through; drain and press out excess moisture. The source recommends shredding cheese fresh for smoother melting and using a glass baking dish for more even baking.

Nutrition per serving

• side dish
• casserole
• American
• vegetarian
• baked
• cheesy
• comfort food
• holiday