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Ultimate Easy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole (Funeral Potatoes)

A close-up serving of cheesy potato casserole topped with melted cheddar and crispy cornflakes.
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This recipe translates professional comfort cooking into a simple, creamy, cheesy potato casserole. It uses frozen hashbrowns for speed, making it a perfect, rich side dish for family dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (30 ounce) bag frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes, thawed
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes

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 hashbrown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is just combined. Do not overmix the potatoes.
  3. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese into the potato mixture.
  4. Spread the potato mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the potato mixture.
  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the casserole is hot throughout and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  7. Let the cheesy potato casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, assemble the entire casserole, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Add about 10 to 15 minutes to the baking time if cooking directly from the refrigerator.
  • If you want a richer flavor, substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.
  • This dish is excellent for potlucks because it travels well and reheats nicely.

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