Funeral Potatoes are a creamy, cheesy potato casserole made with shredded hash browns, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a crispy potato chip topping. Everything bakes together until hot and bubbly with a golden, crunchy top.
This is one of those casseroles I’ve made for family gatherings and holidays when I need something that feeds a crowd. The crispy potato chip topping has always been my favorite part.
Why I Love Funeral Potatoes
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Hash Browns: Use a 32-ounce bag of frozen shredded hash browns.
- Butter: Used in the creamy sauce and crispy potato chip topping.
- Garlic & Onion: Add flavor to the homemade sauce.
- Sour Cream: Makes the casserole rich and creamy.
- Flour, Chicken Broth & Milk: Combine to make the creamy sauce.
- Cheddar Cheese: Adds plenty of cheesy flavor.
- Potato Chip Topping: Crushed potato chips, melted butter, and Parmesan create the crispy topping.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Funeral Potatoes
Make the Sauce: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Melt 7 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened.
Make it Creamy: Stir in the flour, then add the milk and chicken broth. Cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes, until bubbly and thickened. Stir in the sour cream and cheddar cheese.
Add the Potatoes: Stir the frozen hash browns into the cheese sauce until well coated. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Make the Topping: Combine the crushed potato chips with the melted butter and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the potatoes.
Bake: Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with a golden brown topping.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Use frozen hash browns: There’s no need to thaw them first.
- Let the sauce thicken: Cook it until thick and bubbly before adding the sour cream and cheese.
- Keep the topping crispy: Leave the casserole uncovered for the final 10 minutes so the potato chips get golden and crunchy.
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Funeral Potatoes
Creamy, cheesy Funeral Potatoes topped with crispy potato chips and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- - 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen shredded hash browns
- - 7 tablespoons butter
- - 1 clove garlic, chopped
- - 1 onion, chopped
- - ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- - 2 cups chicken broth
- - 1 cup milk
- - 1 cup sour cream
- - 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
Potato Chip Topping
- - 2 cups crushed potato chips
- - 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Melt 7 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the flour. Add the milk and chicken broth and cook for about 4 minutes, until thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in the sour cream and cheddar cheese.
- Add the frozen hash browns and stir until evenly coated. Spread into the prepared baking dish.
- Combine the crushed potato chips, melted butter, and Parmesan. Sprinkle over the potatoes.
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a golden brown topping.
Notes
Assemble the casserole ahead of time without the potato chip topping. Refrigerate, then add the topping just before baking.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 481Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 877mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 9g
Us Midwestern peeps use cream of chicken, cream of celery, onion, cheese, sour cream and French onion dip, hash browns and top with corn flakes.