This simple casserole recipe full of diced potatoes, cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup and topped with crispy Kellogg's corn flake cereal can not be beat. This funeral potato with real potatoes recipe is easy, cheesy, and delicious. It is the perfect side dish for any meal and so, so easy to make.
Funeral Potatoes are known by many a name ... Cheesy Potatoes, Heavenly Potatoes, or Hash Brown Casserole, just to name a few. Funeral Potato with Real Potatoes are a serious comfort food!
I have always loved these potatoes more than any other kind of potato recipe. So much so, that I request them every year for my birthday. They are always a holiday dinner staple in our family. I can't even remember a Thanksgiving or Christmas without them.
And if you happen to be planning your whole meal around comfort foods, may I suggest some of our other favorite dishes? Instant Pot Barbecue Chicken, French Dip Sandwiches and Chicken Crescent Roll Ups all pair perfectly with these cheesy and delicious potatoes.
Then round out your meal and add in a sweet dessert like old fashioned chocolate chip cookies or a slice of warm banana bread. Yummm!
🥫 Ingredients
Because Funeral Potatoes have been at nearly every church gathering I've ever been to, I am here to attest that there are several different ways to make this casserole and the difference comes down to one ingredient.
All superior Funeral Potato Casserole recipes are made with real potatoes. However, this dish is rarely prepared that way.
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Sour Cream
- Melted Butter
- Green Onions
- Salt
- Cheese - any variety will do, we like to go with a mixed blend to achieve optimal flavor and meltyness.
- Cornflakes - don't skimp here. Those crunchy flakes make for the most delicious topping known to man.
- Potatoes - like we said real potatoes is the way to go here. But if you are in a bind for time or looking for a frozen hash brown variation that's okay, this recipe will do, just swap out the real potatoes for a bag of frozen hash browns instead.
🥣 Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Potatoes
Firstly, we need to prepare the potatoes for our Funeral Potato with Real Potatoes casserole. Let's start by dicing them and adding to a pot of boiling water. Then you will want to allow them to cook until they are just tender enough to pierce with a fork.
It is important that you are careful not to let them overcook at this stage. It is imperative that you keep in mind that they will be returning to the oven later to finish cooking.
Step 2: Prepare the Sauce
Secondly, while the potatoes are cooking go ahead and melt the butter in the microwave. Then add it and add a can of cream of chicken soup to a bowl. After stirring everything together you can add the sour cream, chopped green onions, salt and shredded cheese to the mixture. Then return to stirring until everything is combined into a nice sauce mixture.
But be warned, if you are anything like me, this is when your mouth may begin watering in anticipation for the goodness it knows is coming.
Step 3: Add Potatoes
When cooked, you will want to drain the potatoes and add them to the prepared sauce mixture. Gently stir everything together being sure every potato is coated.
Also keep in mind thought that you need to be careful not to stir too much. You don't want the potatoes to break down and cause the casserole to get mushy.
Step 4: Transfer to Casserole Dish
Lastly, once the potato mixture is ready you can begin to spoon it into a greased casserole dish and finish it off by topping with the prepared crunchy cereal topping. Then place the pan in the oven to bake.
When your potatoes are all melted and bubbly go ahead and pull it from the oven and enjoy.
You can serve as a delicious side, or join the Ashley's Funeral Potato with Real Potatoes Fan Club, and eat them as a main dish or midnight treat. Seriously... welcome to my idea of heaven!
👩🏻🍳 Make it Your Own
When it comes to topping you have a number of options. For this recipe, I've doubled the amount of Kellogg's my mom usually uses.
And if I am being honest, if I was really treating myself - I'd quadruple the amount of topping. Yes I mean like, double the amount of ingredients called for in the recipe card for the topping.
I've already doubled it once from my mom's original recipe so why not live a little and double it again! I mean seriously, is it even possible to have too many crispy corn flakes on top of Funeral Potato with Real Potatoes? I think not.
📋 FAQ's
What kind of potatoes are best for funeral potatoes?
Let's specifically talk potatoes. There are many kinds of potatoes and we have tried them all. Dallin, my husband, likes the texture of russet potatoes best, while I prefer a red potato. But honestly, either will do.
What topping is best for funeral potatoes?
This is quite possibly the most important step in the whole process. Okay - not really but it is definitely my favorite part. In my own opinion Kellogg's Corn Flake cereal is our favorite but you can also use crushed Ritz Crackers or Doritos.
📖 Recipe
Funeral Potato with Real Potatoes
Filled with freshly diced potatoes, cheesy goodness and topped with crispy Kellogg's corn flakes this casserole is easy to pull together and oh so delicious!
Ingredients
Potato Mixture
- 6-7 medium potatoes (30-35 ounces)
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream (1 pint)
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
The Topping
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Cube and boil potatoes until just soft enough to eat, but still firm when bitten into. (al dente) Drain off the water and set aside to cool.
- In microwave melt your butter. Once melted stir in can of cream of chicken soup.
- In separate bowl mix sour cream, chopped green onions, salt, and shredded cheddar cheese. Add the butter and soup mixture. Mix well and set aside.
- Fold in potatoes to the sauce mixture. Do not over stir, just long enough to coat all potatoes.
- Spoon mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- To prepare the topping melt butter and mix with crushed Kellogg's Corn Flakes.
- Spread cereal topping over the mixture in the pan.
- Bake in oven at 400° F for approximately 35 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and corn flakes appear golden and crispy.
Notes
- When boiling potatoes add one teaspoon salt to the water for more flavorful potatoes.
- Boil the potatoes until they are just soft enough to bite through. You want your potatoes to be al dente. They will cook more in the oven.
Substitutions
- Substitute fresh potatoes for 30 ounces of frozen hashbrowns.
- Substitute diced green onions for 3 tablespoons dried chives.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 369Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 595mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 8g