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This Funeral Potatoes Recipeis easy to make and perfect when you need to feed a crowd!

Made with hash browns, cheese, sour cream, condensed cream of chicken soup, and Corn Flakes, these easy-to-make cheesy funeral potatoes are an extra creamy and delicious side dish that your guests will love!

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What are Funeral Potatoes?

This easy-to-make dish is traditionally served at post-funeral dinners when friends and family gather to remember a loved one.
But this creamy and crunchy hash brown potato casserole is also the perfect side to serve at celebratory get-togethers or a cozy family dinner. It definitely falls into the “comfort food” category and is a wonderful addition to yourThanksgiving or Christmas dinner!
And fall is the perfect time for all cheesy casserole recipes like chicken tetrazzini or cheesy chicken stuffed shells. The more cheese the better, amirite?

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How Do You Make Funeral Potatoes From Scratch?

This hash brown potato casserole is not technically ‘from scratch’ since frozen hash browns and canned soup are the main ingredients. But no one will care once they taste how delicious these hot and gooey potatoes are!

  1. Mix together sour cream, chicken soup, 1/2 cup melted butter, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and cheddar cheese.
  2. Add hash browns, mix and fold into a 9×13 baking dish.
  3. Crush Corn Flakes and mix with the remaining melted butter. Spread over casserole.
  4. Bake for 35- 40 minutes at 350˚F until hot and bubbly.

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Can You Freeze Funeral Potatoes?

Want to make prep for this scrumptious dish even easier? You can throw all the ingredients into a pan and freeze it for up to 30 days. When you’re ready to bake up a batch, take it out of the freezer to thaw, then pop it in the oven.

As the holidays roll around, it definitely wouldn’t hurt to have a hash brown potato casserole frozen and ready to go when you need a dish for last-minute get-togethers or dinner plans. Plus, it’s an easy dish to travel with if someone else is hosting the big meal.

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Funeral Potatoes may sound depressing, but one bite will prove that they’re delicious enough to be enjoyed on any occasion! There’s really no bad time to eat potatoes, and this crowd-pleasing recipe will have everyone coming back for more.

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  • Easy Taco Casserole – a family favorite!
  • Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Casserole – an easy weeknight dinner.

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Funeral Potato Recipe

Make this easy funeral potato recipe for the best crowd pleasing side dish that is cheesy and delicious.

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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Author Rebecca

Ingredients

  • 28 ounces frozen hashbrown potatoes thawed
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup salted butter melted and divided
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups cornflakes lightly crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F.

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, chicken soup, ¼ cup melted butter, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and cheddar cheese, then mix until combined.

  • Fold in the thawed hash browns and transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  • In a medium bowl, combine the crush corn flakes and ¼ cup melted butter until evenly coated. Spread the cornflake mixture over the top of the hash browns and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Notes

  • Make ahead of time and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, until ready to cook.
  • Refrigerate any leftover funeral potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, or covered with foil in the oven at 325˚F for about 15 minutes or until warmed through.
  • Prep funeral potatoes and freeze uncooked and covered for up to 30 days. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then baked as directed.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 217mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

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FAQs

How long does it take to reheat twice baked potatoes? ›

Reheating them in the oven at 400° will re-crisp the potato skin while keeping the filling inside nice and creamy still. The potatoes will take about 15 to 20 minutes to reheat again. If you're in a rush, microwaving them is fine too, though parts of the potato might turn a little tough due to uneven heating.

Can I bake potatoes ahead of time and reheat? ›

Baked potatoes can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. To reheat, wrap them in foil and place them in a 350°F oven for about 20-30 minutes, or until heated through. You can also partially bake the potatoes and then finish them off on the day you plan to serve them.

How do you keep twice baked potatoes warm for a potluck? ›

There are several ways to keep baked potatoes warm for a potluck:
  1. Slow cooker: After baking the potatoes, wrap them in foil and place them in a slow cooker on the "warm" setting. ...
  2. Insulated container: Wrap the baked potatoes in foil and place them in an insulated container, such as a cooler or insulated bag.
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Can you make au gratin potatoes ahead of time and reheat? ›

It is possible to pre-prepare the gratin up to 2 days ahead by simmering the potatoes and transferring them to the buttered baking dish, then refrigerating them until needed. You should cool and refrigerate the mixture as quickly as possible, and within 2 hours of cooking.

Can I reheat cheesy potatoes in the oven? ›

You can also cook the cheesy potatoes ahead of time and keep them covered in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Reheat them in an oven at 350F, with the top covered with foil for 15 to 20 minutes.

How do you reheat a refrigerated casserole? ›

Just make sure any plastic wrap has been removed and that it is covered with a lid or aluminum foil. If it is in a glass baking dish, put it in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. Refrigerated Casserole: Take it out of the refrigerator, put it in a cold or hot, 350°F oven. Reheat for about an hour.

How do you reheat already cooked twice baked potatoes? ›

If you want to use a conventional oven to reheat them, place any leftover potatoes on a baking sheet and over with foil. Bake at 425 degrees Farenheit for about 15 minutes. My favorite way to reheat them, though, is in the air fryer.

How do you store and reheat twice baked potatoes? ›

Storage & Reheating

You can easily store twice baked potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. They reheat well in the microwave, but if you have some extra time you can certainly reheat them in a preheated 350°F oven until warmed through.

How long does it take to reheat potatoes at 350? ›

Set your oven to 350 degrees F. Step 2: Leave unwrapped to bake. Place one or more unwrapped potatoes on a baking sheet or directly on the oven rack. Reheat in the middle of the oven until just hot in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.

How long to reheat potatoes in oven at 350? ›

The Best Way to Reheat a Baked Potato

The skin crisps up beautifully, and the interior gets hot and fluffy. Plus, you can reheat a whole rack of baked potatoes in one go. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place potato on a baking sheet or directly on the oven rack, and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.

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