Funeral Potatoes Cornflake Cheddar (Printable Format)

Comforting cheesy potatoes with a crunchy cornflake and cheddar topping, baked until golden and bubbly.

# What's Needed:

→ Potatoes

01 - 32 oz frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

→ Sauce

02 - 10.5 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Cheese

09 - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

→ Topping

10 - 3 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
12 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1/2 cup melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and 2 cups grated cheddar cheese. Stir until fully combined.
03 - Transfer the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss crushed cornflakes with 1/4 cup melted butter until well coated. Stir in 1 cup grated cheddar cheese.
05 - Sprinkle the cornflake-cheddar mixture evenly over the potato layer.
06 - Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling at the edges.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients and frozen hash browns
  • Rich and creamy interior balanced with a golden, crispy topping
  • Perfect make-ahead dish that feeds a crowd with minimal effort
  • Endlessly versatile with substitutions for dietary preferences
  • Delivers classic American comfort food flavor every time
02 -
  • Make ahead: assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Add the topping just before baking.
  • For extra richness, use half-and-half in place of some of the sour cream.
  • Don't skip the 10-minute rest—it allows the casserole to set and makes serving cleaner.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully in the oven at 325°F until warmed through.
  • Double the recipe for larger gatherings and bake in two dishes for best results.
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