How to Make Slow Cooker Funeral Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comforting and satisfying side dishes, funeral potatoes are a tried-and-true favorite. This beloved casserole dish is often brought to potlucks, family gatherings, and, as the name suggests, funeral receptions. With their creamy, cheesy goodness and delicious crispy potato topping, funeral potatoes are a true crowd-pleaser.

While the traditional recipe calls for baking in the oven, this slow cooker version offers a convenient and hands-off approach to preparing this c...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated hash browns (such as Simply Potatoes®)
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onions, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Line a slow cooker with a slow cooker liner or spray with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Place onion, hash browns, mushroom soup, 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Stir until well combined.
  • Cook on High until hash browns are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and cook until cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Top with green onions.
  • Nutrition

    416 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 995mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 339mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 604mg