How to Make Potato Casserole (Funeral Potatoes) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Funeral potatoes, also known as potato casserole or cheesy hashbrown casserole, are a classic comfort food dish that is often served at potlucks, family gatherings, and of course, funerals. This rich and creamy casserole is filled with tender potatoes, gooey cheese, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping, making it the ultimate indulgent side dish.

While the name may carry somber connotations, the dish itself is anything but sad. In fact, funeral potatoes are beloved for their hearty and com...

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons margarine, divided
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • ½ pound diced ham
  • 2 cups cornflakes
  • 2 tablespoons margarine

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt 4 tablespoons margarine in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons margarine until melted. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in hash brown potatoes and pepper until evenly distributed. Add Cheddar cheese, condensed soups, sour cream, and ham; stir until well mixed. Spread into a large pan.
  • Toss cornflakes with melted margarine until coated. Sprinkle on top of the potato casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    270 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 670mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 158mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 363mg