Amish Funeral Potatoes is a creamy and cheesy casserole that starts with frozen potatoes and is topped with buttery cornflakes and baked until golden as an irresistible side dish! Perfect for holidays or Sunday dinner!
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You may know these Amish Funeral Potatoes by another name – funeral potatoes, hashbrown casserole, cheesy potatoes casserole, or cheesy potato bake. Whatever you know them as or choose to call them, there’s one thing we can all agree on – they are a mouth-watering creamy and cheesy potato side dish that pairs with an unlimited variety of dishes, from veggie casseroles, pulled pork sandwiches, ham, and more!
These Amish funeral potatoes have always featured in my childhood, especially during holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Once you’ve tried them, I’m certain that they’ll start becoming a recipe staple for special occasions in your home too.
I mean, what’s not to love about them?! This potato casserole is made with budget-friendly ingredients that result in soft and creamy mouthfuls of cheesy potato with a buttery cornflake topping that provides irresistible crunchy texture!
Simply throw all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl to combine, transfer it to a baking dish, top with the buttery cornflakes, and watch as one of the most tasty casseroles turns golden in the oven, ready to impress anyone you serve it to.
Amish Funeral Potatoes
Equipment
- 9×13 baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and measuring spoons
- Large pot
- strainer
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen diced hash browns thawed (or use fresh potatoes, peeled, boiled, and diced)
- 1 can 10.75 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Topping
- 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1/2 cup melted butter, chopped onion, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the potatoes.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- If using fresh potatoes, boil them until fork-tender, but not mushy, before dicing.
- You can use any type of shredded cheese you prefer, such as Colby Jack or Monterey Jack.
- For a bit of a kick of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the potato mixture.
- If you don’t have cornflakes, you can use crushed potato chips or bread crumbs for the topping.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. Bake it the next day, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time if needed.
Nutrition
Tips + Tricks
- Use your favorite brand of hash browns. Just make sure that you select the diced hash browns, not the shredded variety. I’ve used Ore-Ida Hash browns before for various potato casseroles and they worked well!
- I don’t recommend leaving off the buttery cornflake topping – it’s seriously what makes this potato casserole so good!
- Easy alternatives to the cornflakes include Ritz Crackers, French fried onions, breadcrumbs or Panko, crushed potato chips, or extra shredded cheese.
Serving Suggestions
This creamy and cheesy potato casserole is perfect as a comforting side dish for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! You could even add in some crispy chopped bacon or leftover ham for a hearty and complete meal.
Serve these potatoes alongside:
- ham and cheese sliders
- slow cooker ham
- turkey breast
- homemade biscuits and gravy
- cheesy sausage and egg breakfast casserole
- garlic butter steak bites
- pork chops, and so much more!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- The crunchy buttery cornflakes topping will take you right back to your childhood! This potato casserole wouldn’t be the same without this special crunchy topping.
- It’s going to be an absolute hit whether you serve it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, for a picnic, family gathering or at the next holiday!
- This cheesy potato casserole serves a crowd using budget-friendly ingredients. It also comes together like a breeze. Just combine the creamy potato mixture in a bowl, add it to a baking dish, top with the crunchy cornflakes, and bake!
How To Store + Freeze
Once completely cool, store leftover Amish funeral potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze this potato casserole for up to 2-3 months. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or in the oven until heated through.
To make ahead, assemble the potato casserole as directed in the recipe instructions, but leave off the crunchy cornflakes topping. Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and store the casserole in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer. When ready to enjoy, top the casserole (chilled or thawed) with the buttery cornflakes and bake, adding an extra 5-10 minutes to account for the chilled temperature of the casserole.
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I hope you enjoy these delicious Amish Funeral Potatoes! If you give it a try, please share your experience in the comments below. Don’t forget to tag me on social media @allthingsmamma and use the hashtag #allthingsmamma.
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