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Utah Funeral Potatoes Recipe (Cheesy Potato Casserole)

Funeral Potatoes, a creamy, cheesy potato casserole topped with crunchy cornflakes, are ubiquitous at social gatherings in Utah. This recipe makes an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish for any occasion!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 332kcal
Author Jill Nystul

Ingredients

  • 40 oz shredded hash browns
  • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 16 oz sour cream
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup butter divided
  • 1/3 cup green onions finely chopped
  • 1 cup cornflakes crushed

Instructions

  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of the butter for later, then melt the remaining butter in a saucepan on your stovetop over medium-low heat.
  • Stir in the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, grated cheese, and green onions, cook until the cheese has melted and the sauce is well combined, then remove from heat.
    A pot on the stovetop with a mixture of butter, cream of chicken, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green onions with a cooking spoon inside.
  • Arrange the shredded potatoes in an even layer in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the top of the potatoes.
    A hand pouring a mixture of cream of chicken soup on a dish spread with hash browns.
  • Melt the reserved butter in a small bowl and stir in the crushed cornflakes.
    A mixture of crushed corn flakes and melted butter in a bowl placed on a wooden table and a hand holding the bowl and lifting some of the mixture with a fork.
  • Sprinkle the cornflake topping over the cheesy potatoes.
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  • Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are hot and bubbly.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
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Notes

Frozen hash browns need to be thawed beforehand, so use refrigerated hash browns if you're in a hurry!

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 742IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 1mg