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Crispy Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Recipe with Golden Cornflake Topping Easy and Perfect

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A comforting casserole featuring creamy cheesy potatoes topped with a golden, crunchy cornflake crust. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns (thawed) or freshly grated potatoes
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream (full fat preferred)
  • ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided: 2 tbsp for base, 2 tbsp for topping)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for vegetarian)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (for topping)
  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes (regular or frosted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. If using frozen shredded potatoes, thaw completely and squeeze out excess water. If fresh, grate and squeeze dry.
  3. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, milk, onion, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently until evenly mixed.
  4. Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
  5. Pour potato mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. In a small bowl, toss crushed cornflakes with melted butter and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
  7. Sprinkle cornflake mixture evenly over the potato casserole, pressing lightly to help it stick.
  8. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until topping is golden brown and casserole is bubbly.
  9. Let casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from potatoes to avoid soggy casserole. Toss cornflakes with melted butter and smoked paprika for best topping texture and flavor. Bake uncovered for crispy topping; tent with foil if browning too fast. Let rest before serving to set layers.

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