This Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole recipe is true comfort food. Made with frozen hash browns and plenty of cheese, I can guarantee your family is going to enjoy this one! Often served at potlucks and funerals, everyone digs this cheesy dish.
Love holiday sides? You can’t go wrong with a a classic sweet potato casserole or pistachio salad.
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1 Why this Recipe works
2 Funeral Potatoes
3 Ingredient Notes
4 Easy Instructions
5 Recipe FAQs
6 More Comfort Food Recipes
7 Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Why this Recipe works
This recipe has been in our family for over 40 years. Back when corn flakes were one of the only breakfast cereal choice, ha!
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is such a great addition to any meal as it can be prepared ahead of time. All you need to do is pop it in the oven when it’s time to cook the meal.
- Corn flakes mixed with melted butter are the perfect crunchy, buttery topping for Cheesy Potato Casserole.
- My mom’s recipe also uses pre-shredded cheddar cheese. You know, the orange stuff in the bag (which we all love of course).
However, if you’re looking to take this to the next level of deliciousness, try using a good quality cheddar, that you shred yourself.
It gives this dish such an intense, tangy flavor you can’t resist. And, it melts so creamy mixed up with the rest of the ingredients!
Need a new holiday side dish? Try our cheesy hashbrown casserole with our green bean casserole today! Or give our candied sweet potatoes a try next.
Funeral Potatoes
My family calls this recipe Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole, but I have also heard it called Funeral Potatoes.
Why, you ask? If you have ever been to a funeral in the Midwest, you know that these Cheesy Funeral Potatoes almost always make an appearance at the meal afterwards.
They’re not just a staple at funerals, though – Funeral Potatoes are a part of just about any potluck or gathering in the Midwest.
They’re great to serve as a side dish with my favorite mississippi roast or Oven Baked Pork Chops too!
If you love Cracker Barrel hashbrowns, skip the cornflake topping and add shredded cheese on top instead!
Ingredient Notes
- Hashbrowns – thawed or frozen will work just fine. We prefer the cubed hashbrowns, but the shredded will also work, just a different texture.
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Sour Cream – provides that creamy base!
- Cheese – a good cheddar cheese is what you’ll need for best flavor.
- Corn Flakes – provides the perfect crunchy topping. You can also use ritz crackers (like we do with our homemade mac and and cheese).
Easy Instructions
- Mix it all together.
- Pour it in a pan. We use a 13×9 baking dish.
- Add the topping. Crush the cornflakes slightly, you don’t want tiny crumbs!
- Bake. Cover the casserole with foil and bake until bubbly.
It’s that easy! Add it to your holiday list today. Or serve it up with mom’s meatloaf recipe.
Recipe FAQs
Should I thaw hashbrowns before cooking?
With my recipe, you can use hashbrowns straight from frozen!
Can I use fresh potatoes instead of frozen hashbrowns?
Yes! Grate potatoes using food processor. Use in recipe as directed.
What are cracker barrel potatoes?
Want to make this more like Cracker Barrel? Add the cheese on top before baking (skip the corn flakes).
How do you store hashbrown casserole?
Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual scoops in microwave for 15-30 second intervals until desired temperature.
More Comfort Food Recipes
- Classic Stuffing Recipe
- Cole Slaw Recipe
- Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
- Panera Mac and Cheese
- Banana Pudding Recipe – don’t forget dessert!
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Yield: serves 12
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
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This Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole, also known as Cheesy Funeral Potatoes, makes an appearance at all family gatherings. So easy and delicious and perfect for a crowd!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen hashbrowns (cubed)
- 16 ounce sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 ½ ounce ) cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons minced onion
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted, divided
- 2 cups corn flakes, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine frozen hashbrowns, sour cream, cheese, soup, salt, pepper, onion and ½ cup of the melted butter. Mix until thoroughly combined. Pour into a 13x9 baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining ¼ cup melted butter with crushed corn flakes. Sprinkle over top of casserole.
- Cover dish with foil and bake for about 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes to add some crunch to the topping. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- May be prepared ahead of time and stored in refrigerator. If doing this, the hashbrowns will be thawed. You can now bake it for about 45 minutes covered, and 5 minutes uncovered.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual scoops in microwave for 15-30 second intervals until desired temperature.
- See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 395Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 805mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 8g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.