The Best Funeral Potatoes
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The Best Funeral Potatoes
Description
The Best Funeral Potatoes blend hash browns with sautéed onions, garlic, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Parmesan, and cheddar cheese to create a rich, creamy base. The casserole is topped with melted butter mixed into crushed cornflakes, which bake to a golden, crunchy crust. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit ensures the dish is thoroughly heated and bubbly. The mixture offers a creamy interior contrasting with a crisp topping, providing a pleasing texture and flavor combination.
This dish works well as a side for holiday meals, potlucks, or any gathering where a comforting casserole is desired. Its hearty nature pairs nicely with roasted or grilled meats and a fresh vegetable side.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- ¾ cup onion about half a large onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 (30-ounce) hash brown potatoes or 12 small potatoes parboiled and shredded, thawed, shredded, bagged
- 1 (10.5-ounce) cream of chicken soup canned
- 1 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese divided, shredded, firmly packed
- 1 ½ cup cornflake cereal or panko bread crumbs, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter and the onions to a medium-sized skillet. Cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked onions and garlic, hash browns, condensed soup, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and 1 ½ cups of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and combine it with the crushed cornflakes in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 766mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1075IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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