This Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole, also known as Funeral Potatoes, is a delicious potato recipe for potlucks, brunch, or even as a side dish for dinner! Everyone loves this casserole dish loaded with potatoes, onions, cheese, and a crunchy corn flake topping!
A Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is a quintessential potluck dish, right up there with Pistachio Fluff and Tuna Casserole. If you haven’t tried these classic Funeral Potatoes, then you don’t know what you’ve been missing!
CHEESY HASHBROWN POTATO CASSEROLE (AKA FUNERAL POTATOES)
Amanda here from Old House to New Home, sharing my version of the classic cheesy potato casserole. Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is a go to side dish recipe for so many events. With spring entertaining right around the corner, you will need a go to potato recipe that is always a hit!
They are perfect for potlucks and large gatherings because they make one recipe makes a huge 9×13″ pan. You should easily be able to get at least 10-15 servings from one casserole. If you are feeding more than 20 people, I recommend doubling this recipe.
THIS CHEESY HASHBROWN CASSEROLE IS MADE WITHOUT CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP!
I am not a cream of chicken soup kind of gal. If that’s your thing, go for it, but I love making homemade sauces so I skip the canned soup in this recipe! I actually make the sauce for this recipe just like I make my macaroni and cheese, which is with a white roux, and then I add in lots of cheese and one of my favorite new to me ingredients, better than boullion! Have you tried this? It adds such great chicken flavor to any recipe.
I know that so many regions have their own version of cheesy hashbrown casserole. Many people call them funeral potatoes or cheesy potatoes, and they are all delicious. I served my casserole alongside brunch, but it definitely works well as a side for chicken or pork at dinner time! You can even make this casserole the night before and then bake at breakfast time.
If you are looking for a cheesy hashbrown casserole made without canned soup then you have come to the right place. This easy potato recipe will become a go to for your family.
HOW TO MAKE CHEESY HASHBROWN CASSEROLE
- Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Always preheat your oven for even cooking.
- Next, make the sauce. Melt butter in a sauce pan and saute diced onion, then make the roux using butter, flour and milk.
- Once the roux is nice and thick, add some chicken bouillon (my secret weapon for these funeral potatoes!).
- Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool slightly, then stir in cheddar cheese.
- Pour frozen hash-brown potatoes into a large bowl and stir in some sour cream. Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and stir to coat. Pour the whole mixture into a large casserole baking dish.
- Top with cornflakes and bake until golden and bubbly.
WHAT DO YOU TOP CHEESY HASHBROWN CASSEROLE WITH?
I topped my casserole with corn flakes, but you could also do crushed potato chips or panko breadcrumbs. All three are equally delicious. The potato chips will add a slightly salty flavor to your casserole where as the cornflakes are more of a textural addition.
WHY DO THEY CALL THEM FUNERAL POTATOES?
A Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is often called “Funeral Potatoes” and they are what their name suggests – a cheesy, comforting casserole that is often served at gatherings that follow a funeral. Cheesy potatoes are, after all, the ultimate comfort food and casseroles are easy to serve at all sorts of potlucks and gatherings.
CAN YOU FREEZE CHEESY HASHBROWN CASSEROLE?
Absolutely! This recipe will actually freeze beautifully after it’s baked or even just prepped. Cover the cooled casserole tightly with foil and freeze for up to 6 months. To reheat, let thaw in the fridge overnight, then bake according to the recipe instructions.
If stored in the refrigerator, properly sealed, this cheesy hashbrown casserole will last 3-5 days.
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Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen hashbrown potatoes
- 1 small onion diced
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1-2 cups corn flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter to a sauce pan over medium heat and then add the onion. Cook until translucent. Add remaining butter. Once melted, add flour and whisk to combine.
- Add the milk to the roux mixture. Let cook over medium heat, until thickened, about 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Once thickened, add chicken bouillon and stir well. Add the remaining seasonings. Turn heat off and set aside to cool.
- While cooling, pour the frozen shredded potatoes into a large bowl and stir in the sour cream.
- Add cheese to the cooled milk mixture and stir well. Pour cheese mixture over the potatoes and then stir. Spread potatoes into a 9 by 13 casserole dish. Top with corn flakes and place in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling. Serve immediately.
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