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Craving creamy cheesy potato goodness but don’t want a giant pan? Small batch funeral potatoes are perfect. You get the best of crisp cornflakes, stretchy cheese, and tender potatoes, just the right amount for a cozy dinner or a little family get-together.
When I first made this one on a cold Sunday with the neighbors, the dish disappeared in no time. Now it comes out every time I’ve got company for dinner.
Irresistible Ingredients
- Corn flakes cereal: total game-changer for a crispy top skip any with extra sugar for true savoriness
- Butter for the topping: unsalted real butter melts on the flakes, turning them deliciously crunchy
- Salt: just enough to make every other flavor pop
- Sour cream: for creaminess and a little tang use full-fat for the yummiest results
- Garlic powder: gives a light kick without being raw get a newer bottle for best taste
- Frozen cubed potatoes: total time-saver shake off the icy chunks before dumping them in
- Condensed cream of chicken soup: adds rich savory flavor pick a simple real chicken one if you can
- Shredded cheddar cheese: melts all gooey and sharp grate it fresh off the block if you want that perfect melt
Simple Steps
- Sprinkle and Bake:
- Scatter the buttery cornflake topping evenly over your casserole and bake uncovered for about thirty five minutes the top will get golden and crunchy let it rest five minutes before digging in
- Crush the Topping:
- Put corn flakes into a big zip-top bag squeeze out the air crush gently with your hands into chunky pieces dump into a bowl and stir in melted butter every bit should be shiny
- Fill and Smooth:
- Spread everything you mixed evenly in your greased dish and flatten it so it bakes nice and even
- Stir it Up:
- Mix the thawed potatoes with cheese, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, sour cream, and salt stir until all those cubes are tasty and coated
- Heat Up and Prep:
- Preheat the oven to three fifty and grease a seven by eleven or a nine by nine inch pan with some cooking spray no sticking here
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The buttered cornflakes on top are always my favorite part. My grandma always let me sprinkle them as a kid. It felt like I was in charge of the whole thing.
Storing Your Leftovers
Keep extras in a closed container in the fridge for up to three days. Warm things back up in the oven at three fifty Fahrenheit for the best crunch on top. Those cornflakes crisp right up again.
Swap What You Need
Go meat-free by using cream of mushroom or celery soup instead of chicken. Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream if you want more protein and zip. Try mixing cheddar with Swiss if you want it extra tangy.
Ways to Serve
This goes great next to roast chicken or baked ham for a weeknight dinner. For breakfast or brunch, scoop these up with scrambled eggs and throw in some fruit salad. They’re also a hit by the grill during cookouts.
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How It Got Its Name
Funeral potatoes earned their name as a comforting dish brought to gatherings after services in the Mountain West. They’re a go-to comfort food people make for all kinds of big moments, both happy and tough.
Common Recipe Questions
- → Is it okay to swap frozen potatoes with fresh ones?
Absolutely, just use the same amount by weight. Dice your raw potatoes small so they soften up when baking. They might need a few more minutes in the oven to get tender.
- → What's a good stand-in if I don't have cream of chicken soup?
Cream of mushroom or celery soup work great, too. You'll end up with a similar creamy taste and texture.
- → Any tips for keeping leftovers fresh?
Let it cool down first. Pop on a lid or plastic wrap and stick it in the fridge for up to three days. For the best crunch and taste, reheat leftovers in the oven.
- → Don’t have corn flakes for the crunchy topping? What else could I use?
Panko, buttery cracker crumbs, or crumbled potato chips all do the trick. They give your dish that extra crunch just like corn flakes would.
- → Can I prep this ahead for tomorrow’s dinner?
Yep! Put it all together and keep it covered in the fridge up to a day in advance. Wait to add the topping until right before it goes in the oven so it stays crispy.