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Ultimate Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole (Funeral Potatoes Style)

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Create the ultimate comfort food with this easy cheesy potato casserole. This recipe uses frozen hash browns to deliver creamy, gooey potatoes loaded with sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for potlucks or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash brown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, melted butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are just combined. Do not overmix the potatoes.
  3. Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle an extra layer of cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
  5. If using the cornflake topping, mix the crushed cornflakes with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the cheese layer.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole is hot throughout and the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
  7. Let the cheesy potato casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.
  • You can make this make ahead casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then add about 10-15 minutes to the baking time.
  • This recipe is a great Cracker Barrel Potatoes copycat when topped with crispy onions instead of cornflakes.

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