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Classic Creamy Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Casserole (Crowd Pleaser)

A close-up of a square slice of creamy, baked funeral potatoes recipe with a crispy, golden-brown top.
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This is the ultimate comfort-food side dish. These Funeral Potatoes, also known as Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole, use simple ingredients like thawed hashbrowns, sour cream, and cheese, finished with a buttery cracker topping. It is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for feeding a crowd at holidays or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup crushed butter crackers (like Ritz)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)

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, milk, 1/2 cup melted butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until everything is just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded Cheddar cheese into the potato mixture.
  4. Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the crushed butter crackers with the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the potato mixture.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes.
  7. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese over the top. 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 Hashbrown Casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can make this Make Ahead Casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate before baking. Add about 10 minutes to the initial baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • For a different crunch, substitute the butter crackers with 1 cup of crushed cornflakes mixed with the melted butter.
  • If you want a tangier flavor, substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.

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