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Carla’s Best Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe (Funeral Potatoes)

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This is the classic, creamy potato bake recipe you need for your next potluck or holiday gathering. It uses simple ingredients for a reliably delicious, fluffy hashbrown casserole.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (30 ounce) bag frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes, thawed
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus 1/2 cup for topping
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup crushed corn flakes (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the thawed hashbrown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, melted butter, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes.
  6. If using the corn flake topping, mix the crushed corn flakes with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking.
  7. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly throughout.
  8. Let the creamy potato bake rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.
  • You can prepare this make ahead breakfast bake by assembling it completely, covering it, and refrigerating it for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10 minutes to the initial baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • This recipe is a potluck favorite side dish because it reheats well.

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