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Funeral Potatoes in a skillet

Funeral Potatoes

4.88 from 32 votes
Cheesy and comforting, this casserole is the perfect side dish for a holiday dinner (or a funeral).
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings10 side dish servings

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, small-medium diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 28-30 ounce bag hash brown potatoes shredded, thawed
  • 1 16-ounce container sour cream
  • 1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese about 2 cups, shredded
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • crushed cornflakes, seasoned bread crumbs, crushed potato chips, or crushed Ritz or saltine crackers optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. In a large skillet (or 12" cast iron skillet), melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat.
  • Add the thawed hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, cheese, salt, and pepper and combine well. Add additional salt and pepper if necessary.
  • If not baking in the skillet, spread the mixture into a 9x13" (or similar) dish and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the casserole is hot in the center and the cheese is bubbly throughout. Serve as a main dish with a salad and fruit or alongside roasted ham, turkey, chicken, or beef.

Notes

  • Store cooled leftover funeral potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 4-5 days for best results.
  • If you'd like to save dishes, prepare these potatoes in a cast iron skillet or other pan that can go from stovetop to oven.
  • The comment section on this recipe is filled with interesting and delicious variations, such as adding green onions, different types of toppings, and unique seasonings. If you're looking for a new spin on this recipe, take a look!

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.05g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 333mg, Potassium: 37mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 263IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 165mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Funeral Potatoes
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Kate Jones
Cost: $8
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