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Crispy Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Recipe with Golden Cornflake Topping

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A comforting cheesy potato casserole with a crunchy golden cornflake topping, perfect for gatherings and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 32 ounces (900 grams) frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 2 cups (200 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (100 grams) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 grams) condensed cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for vegetarian)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups (about 90 grams) golden cornflakes
  • 4 tablespoons (55 grams) additional melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine thawed hash browns with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Add the finely diced onion, melted butter (1/2 cup), sour cream, and condensed cream of chicken soup. Sprinkle in garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently until everything is evenly mixed but be careful not to mash the potatoes too much.
  3. Transfer the mixture to your greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly for a uniform bake.
  4. In a medium bowl, toss the cornflakes with the remaining 4 tablespoons melted butter until all flakes are lightly coated.
  5. Sprinkle the cornflake topping evenly over the potato mixture. Don’t press it down — let it stay fluffy for extra crunch.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until bubbly around the edges and the cornflake topping is golden brown. If not crispy enough after 50 minutes, broil for 1-2 minutes watching carefully to avoid burning.
  7. Let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Thaw potatoes completely and squeeze out excess moisture to avoid sogginess. Toss cornflakes thoroughly with melted butter just before baking to ensure a crispy topping. Avoid covering casserole while baking to keep topping crunchy. Broil briefly if topping isn’t crispy enough after baking. Can be made ahead by assembling and refrigerating, adding topping just before baking.

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Keywords: funeral potatoes, cheesy potato casserole, cornflake topping, comfort food, easy casserole, holiday side dish

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