Company Potatoes Recipe (Funeral Potatoes)
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Company Potatoes Recipe (Funeral Potatoes)
Description
Company Potatoes Recipe (Funeral Potatoes) combines thawed Potatoes O'Brien mix with sour cream, salsa verde or green enchilada sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, and chicken base for depth of flavor. After mixing these components thoroughly, the casserole is topped with melted butter-coated crushed corn flakes, providing a crisp contrast to the creamy interior. The dish is baked covered first to allow the flavors to meld and the potatoes to soften, then uncovered to brown the topping and achieve a bubbly finish. The result is a rich, creamy potato casserole with a crunchy, buttery crust.
The flavor profile includes tanginess from the sour cream and salsa verde, a mild savory note from the cheese and chicken base, and a pleasing textural contrast from the cornflake topping. This casserole fits well as a hearty side dish for a family meal or potluck.
Since no notes are provided, standard practices include serving warm and enjoying fresh from the oven for the best texture.
Ingredients
- 2 bags Potatoes O'Brien mix thawed (28-ounces bags, frozen
- 24 ounces sour cream (could be low fat)
- 4 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups salsa verde or green enchilada sauce
- 1 tablespoon chicken base paste, or 3 bouillon cubes, powdered
- 3 cups corn flakes crushed
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pour the potatoes, sour cream, salsa or enchilada sauce, shredded cheese, and chicken base in a 3 quart baking dish. Mix well, and spread out evenly.
- Place the cornflakes in a plastic zip bag. Zip closed and crush the corn flakes. Then pour in the melted butter and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle the buttered cornflakes evenly over the top of the potatoes. Cover the pan with foil.
- Bake covered for 45 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake another 10-15 minutes, until bubbly. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1210IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 346mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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