Description
Cheesy Potatoes, often referred to as Funeral Potatoes, are the ultimate comfort dish that will impress at any gathering. This creamy casserole, filled with cheesy goodness and topped with a delightful cornflake crust, is perfect for family meals, potlucks, or holiday feasts. With a blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, every bite is rich and satisfying. Easy to prepare and even easier to love, these cheesy potatoes can be made ahead of time for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces diced hash brown potatoes (or shredded, defrosted)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (grated)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ medium onion (diced)
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the grated cheeses and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the defrosted hash browns with melted butter, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Stir in sour cream and half of the combined cheese mixture.
- Layer the potato mixture into the baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- For the cornflake topping: melt butter and mix with crushed cornflakes; sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for about 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg