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Crispy Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Casserole Recipe Easy and Perfect for Holidays

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A comforting and crowd-pleasing casserole featuring crispy cornflake topping and creamy cheesy shredded potatoes, perfect for holidays and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (thawed)
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
  • Salt and pepper to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup diced green onions or chives

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine thawed shredded hash brown potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, dry onion soup mix, melted unsalted butter, and milk. Stir gently until evenly coated.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
  4. Spread the potato-cheese mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish and smooth the top.
  5. In a small bowl, mix crushed cornflakes with 2 tablespoons melted butter until well coated.
  6. Sprinkle the buttery cornflake mixture evenly over the potato base.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and casserole is bubbling around the edges. Optionally broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  8. After baking, sprinkle diced green onions or chives on top if desired.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Thaw potatoes fully to avoid sogginess. Coat cornflakes well with melted butter for a crispy topping. You can assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate; add 5-10 minutes to baking time if baking cold. For gluten-free, substitute cornflakes with gluten-free cereal crumbs or crackers.

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