Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of French Onion Funeral Potatoes, a delightful twist on the classic cheesy potato casserole. This creamy dish is layered with hearty hash browns, rich cheddar cheese, and topped with crispy fried onions to create a mouthwatering experience that everyone will adore. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or gatherings, these potatoes are not just a side dish; they’re a crowd-pleaser that adds warmth and flavor to any meal. With straightforward preparation steps, this recipe caters to cooks of all skill levels, allowing you to prepare it ahead of time and bake it fresh when needed!
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces frozen cubed hash browns (thawed)
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups (226 g) sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 ½ cups (345 g) sour cream
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried mustard
- ½ cup (120 g) chicken broth (room temperature)
- ½ cup (122.5 g) whole milk (room temperature)
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced for topping)
- 4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable oil for frying
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (for onions)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, thawed hash browns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced onion, minced garlic, flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dried mustard, chicken broth, and whole milk. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the sliced onions until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Bake the casserole for about 50 minutes or until bubbly. In the last few minutes of baking, top with crispy onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 38mg