Description
A delicious and comforting Cheesy Potato Casserole, also known as funeral potatoes or hash brown casserole, perfect for a holiday side dish or family gathering. Creamy and cheesy with a crispy topping, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Casserole:
- 6 cups frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes or butter crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Casserole: In a large bowl, combine hash browns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread: Spread the mixture in the baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix crushed cornflakes or crackers with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the topping over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use cream of mushroom soup to make it vegetarian.
- Add cooked bacon, diced ham, or green onions for extra flavor.
- This dish can be assembled a day in advance and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
