Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Cheesy Potatoes, often referred to as Funeral Potatoes. This delightful hash brown casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a hearty side dish. Made with tender hash brown potatoes, rich sour cream, and a blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, this dish is topped with a crispy cornflake layer that adds an irresistible crunch. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, these Cheesy Potatoes are a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces diced or shredded hash brown potatoes (defrosted)
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (grated)
- ½ medium onion (diced)
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the defrosted hash browns with melted butter, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Stir in sour cream, combined cheeses, diced onion, minced garlic, flour, chicken broth, and additional salt and pepper until well incorporated.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine crushed cornflakes with melted butter and sprinkle over the potato mixture.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg