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Cozy Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Recipe with Crispy Cornflake Topping Easy and Perfect

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A creamy, cheesy potato casserole with a crispy cornflake topping that is easy to make and perfect for potlucks or family gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 32 oz (900 g) frozen shredded hash browns
  • 2 cups (200 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (100 g) mild mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
  • 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups (90 g) cornflakes cereal, crushed
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
  • Optional: 1/4 cup (25 g) Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. If hash browns are frozen, thaw completely by refrigerating overnight or spreading on paper towels for about 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until evenly coated but potatoes keep their shape.
  4. Fold in shredded sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, reserving about 1/4 cup for the topping if desired.
  5. Spread the potato mixture evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish, pressing lightly to level the surface.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix crushed cornflakes with grated Parmesan and the reserved cheese. Drizzle melted butter over the mixture and toss until well coated.
  7. Sprinkle the cornflake topping evenly over the potato mixture.
  8. Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes until bubbly around the edges and topping is golden brown. Tent with foil after 30 minutes if topping browns too quickly.
  9. Let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes before serving to firm up.
  10. Garnish with chopped green onions or chives if desired.

Notes

Thaw hash browns well to avoid soggy casserole. Use melted butter in the cornflake topping for a golden, crispy crust. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. Let casserole rest before serving for better texture. Can substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for vegetarian version. Use gluten-free soup and cornflakes for gluten-free adaptation.

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Keywords: funeral potatoes, cheesy casserole, cornflake topping, comfort food, easy casserole, potluck recipe

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