Easy Creamy Cheesy Potato Casserole
Make this simple, creamy cheesy potato casserole, often called Funeral Potatoes. It is an easy, comforting side dish perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crushed corn flakes (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Stir in 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese into the potato mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- If using, mix the crushed corn flakes with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole the night before and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Add about 10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the fridge.
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of diced onion when mixing the ingredients.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor in this creamy potato bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 65
