Cozy Funeral Potatoes Casserole (Printable)

Creamy cheesy potatoes baked under a crispy hashbrown topping, perfect for warm, comforting meals.

# Components:

→ Potatoes & Dairy

01 - 1 bag (32 oz) frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
02 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 2 cups sour cream
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Sauces & Seasoning

05 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Topping

11 - 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine diced hash brown potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, melted butter, cream of chicken soup, whole milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
03 - Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer using a spatula.
04 - In a medium mixing bowl, toss thawed shredded hash browns with melted butter and paprika until evenly coated.
05 - Evenly sprinkle the prepared hashbrown mixture over the casserole base.
06 - Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a one-dish wonder that feeds a crowd without requiring you to babysit it in the oven.
  • The contrast between the crunchy hashbrown top and soft potato filling is genuinely addictive.
  • You can make it hours ahead and bake it right before people arrive, which is a real gift when hosting.
02 -
  • Don't skip thawing the hashbrowns before mixing or topping; frozen pieces will create icy pockets that won't cook through properly.
  • Mix the filling gently so you don't compress the potatoes into a dense, gluey mass that loses its texture.
  • The casserole keeps bubbling around the edges as a sign it's almost done; that's the moment to look closely and decide if the top needs another few minutes.
03 -
  • Brown the hashbrown topping in a hot skillet for 2 minutes before adding to the casserole if you want maximum crispness without worrying about the edges getting too dark.
  • Set a timer and check the casserole at 40 minutes rather than waiting the full 45; golden brown happens faster in some ovens, and you want to pull it before the top turns dark.
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