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Ultimate Creamy Cheesy Potato Casserole (Funeral Potatoes)

A square slice of cheesy potato casserole with shredded potatoes and a golden, crispy topping, served on a white plate.
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You need this easy cheesy potato casserole recipe for your next gathering. It is unbelievably creamy, rich with sharp cheddar, and delivers the comfort food side dish everyone requests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash brown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup melted butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until everything is just combined. Do not overmix the potatoes.
  3. Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with the 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly throughout and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  7. Let the cheesy potato casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This allows the creamy texture to set slightly.

Notes

  • You can prepare this make ahead potato side dish up to 24 hours in advance. Cover the unbaked casserole and refrigerate. Add about 10 to 15 minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
  • For an extra savory flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to the potato mixture.
  • This recipe is a perfect potluck favorite potatoes dish that feeds a crowd easily.

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