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Ultimate Creamy Cheesy Potato Casserole (Funeral Potatoes)

A spoonful of creamy, baked cheesy potato casserole topped with melted cheddar cheese being lifted from the dish.
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Make this ultimate comfort food: a creamy, cheesy potato casserole using frozen hashbrowns. This easy side dish bakes up with a golden, crunchy topping and is perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (30 ounce) bag frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cornflakes, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash brown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with the melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the potato casserole.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes.
  6. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
  7. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Let the cheesy potato casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • You can prepare this entire casserole, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10 to 15 minutes to the initial bake time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to the potato mixture.
  • This recipe is a fantastic make ahead casserole side dish for holidays.

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