Description
Cheesy Funeral Potatoes are a delightful blend of creamy, cheesy goodness and crispy, golden-brown edges. Each bite offers a comforting warmth, with the rich flavors of cheddar cheese and sour cream perfectly complementing the tender potato base.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: 4 cups, shredded
- Cheddar cheese: 2 cups, shredded
- Sour cream: 1 cup
- Butter: 1/2 cup, melted
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cornflakes: 2 cups, crushed (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, melted butter, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with a tablespoon of melted butter, then sprinkle evenly over the potato mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the potato mixture a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Just add the cornflake topping before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, or swap out cheddar for a different cheese like Monterey Jack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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