128-30 ounce baghash brown potatoesshredded, thawed
116-ounce containersour cream
110-ounce cancream of chicken soupor cream of mushroom
8ouncessharp cheddar cheeseabout 2 cups, shredded
¾teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
crushed cornflakes, seasoned bread crumbs, crushed potato chips, or crushed Ritz or saltine crackersoptional
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.
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