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Cheesy Cornflake Potatoes

These cheesy potatoes with corn flakes are always a hit side dish! Also known as funeral potatoes, this classic family favorite is great for holidays and special occasions.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: funeral potatoes recipe (cheesy potatoes)
Servings: 10
Author: Joy Shull

Ingredients

  • 32 oz bag of southern style hash browns cubed potatoes, not shredded, thawed overnight in the fridge
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • ½ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups corn flakes crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a medium sized skillet and add the diced garlic and minced onion
  • Cook over medium heat until the onion is soft, around 5-7 minutes
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the onion garlic mixture, thawed hash browns, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, parmesan, salt, and 1 cup of the fresh grated cheddar cheese
  • Mix the filling well, then spread it out into a greased 9 X 13 baking dish
  • Top the hash brown potatoes with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese
  • Measure 3 cups of corn flakes and place in a ziploc bag. Crush them up with your hands
  • Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and mix it in a bowl with the crushed corn flakes
  • Spread the cornflake topping over the top of the casserole
  • Bake the cheesy potatoes with corn flakes at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, until bubbly and browned on top

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Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 734IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 4mg