Cheesy Potatoes (Funeral Potatoes)

Cheesy Potatoes (Funeral Potatoes)

from momontimeout.com
55 min
12 servings

Cheesy Potatoes (also called Funeral Potatoes) are the ultimate comfort food! This easy hash brown casserole is loaded with cheesy potatoes, onion, garlic, sour cream and has a crunchy cornflake topping. The perfect side dish!

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces diced hash brown potatoes (or shredded hash brown potatoes, defrosted)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 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 all purpose flour
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth (or stock)
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes
  • 4 tablespoons butter (melted)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease or butter a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine shredded cheeses in a small bowl and toss to combine. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Place defrosted potatoes in a very large bowl and toss with 4 tablespoons of melted butter and salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Stir in sour cream and 2 cups of the combined cheese. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking, stirring frequently for 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Combine 4 tablespoons of melted butter and cornflakes in a medium bowl tossing to combine.