Cozy Funeral Potatoes Casserole (Printable Version)

Creamy cheddar-coated potatoes topped with crispy hashbrowns, baked for a warm, satisfying side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes & Dairy

01 - 1 bag (32 oz) frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
02 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 2 cups sour cream
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Sauces & Seasoning

05 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Topping

11 - 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine thawed diced hash brown potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, melted butter, cream of chicken soup, whole milk, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
03 - Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer using a spatula.
04 - In a medium bowl, toss the thawed shredded hash browns with melted butter and paprika until evenly coated.
05 - Evenly sprinkle the seasoned hashbrown mixture over the casserole base.
06 - Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a one-dish wonder: Everything mixes in one bowl, which means minimal cleanup and maximum coziness.
  • The texture contrast is addictive: Creamy inside with a crispy, golden top that stays crunchy even after sitting.
  • Feeds a crowd without stress: This makes eight generous servings and actually tastes better when made ahead.
02 -
  • Thaw your potatoes thoroughly: I once forgot to thaw them completely and ended up with a watery, soupy casserole that never set properly, no matter how long I baked it.
  • Don't skip the resting time: The 10 minutes at the end is when the magic happens; the casserole firms up enough to serve with dignity.
03 -
  • Make it ahead magic: Assemble everything up to the topping step the night before, cover, and refrigerate; just add 5 extra minutes to the baking time.
  • The butter whisper: Make sure your hash browns for the topping are completely dry before tossing with butter, or they'll absorb it instead of crisping up.
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