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 mins
Cook Time50 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: funeral potatoes recipe (cheesy potatoes)
Servings: 10
Author: Joy Shull
- 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
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
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