Cheesy and delicious Funeral potatoes (aka Cheesy potatoes, Party Potatoes). This simple casserole is a potato lovers dream. With cheesy, sour cream, butter, cream of chicken and born, these potatoes are perfect for any meal or holiday.
These potatoes are the perfect side dish for large gatherings, parties, and holidays. If you like cheesy potatoes, you’ll probably like scalloped potatoes, or loaded mashed potatoes.
A potato lover’s dream
There are certain side dishes that have to be made on Thanksgiving in our family. Some of those include my aunt’s super yummy Ham, my mom’s famous rolls, and several side dishes, including Funeral Potatoes (also known as Cheesy Potato Casserole, Party Potatoes, Cheesy Potatoes, etc.).
Yes, we do have classic Mashed Potatoes as well, but we always have at least two pans of Funeral Potatoes. Usually one has onions in it, and the other one does not (for us picky folk).
Why are they called Funeral Potatoes? Because this dish has become a staple at funeral luncheons. And since they are so yummy, they are great to have for the holidays with some of our other favorite sides including creamed corn, green bean casserole and homemade macaroni and cheese. We also like to make this all year long because they’re that good – and simple!
I’m not going to lie… I sometimes crave these more than the regular mashed potatoes, BUT having said that I usually have both on Thanksgiving, because I’m just a potato lover!! 😀
How to Make Funeral Potatoes
Once your cubed hash browns are thawed, rinsed and drained, you’ll set them aside and make your cream mixture. This is made by mixing the sour cream, cream of chicken soup and butter. Add salt, onion and cheese to this and mix well.
Combined hash browns with the sour cream mixture and stir until it’s well combined. Pour this into a greased 9×13 pan.
Place your corn flakes in a Ziploc bag with melted butter and mix and crush until well coated. Pour this over the potatoes and bake for 350 for 40 – 50 minutes.
recipe variations:
There are so many ways to change this up!
- Topping – We think corn flakes work the best, but you can also use Panko or even crushed Ritz crackers. Most kind of crackers will do, but Ritz works best if you are going that route.
- Potatoes – You can use shredded potatoes too – we have a similar recipe using them for Hashbrown Casserole.
- Crock Pot – We like this version in the oven, but we do have a Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes recipe we love!
Cheesy Potato FAQ
Can you make funeral potatoes ahead of time? Yes, you can! If you want to make these funeral potatoes ahead of time make them as the recipe says, but don’t add the cornflake topping or butter. When you’re ready to bake, thaw in the fridge overnight. Add the butter and cornflake topping and bake as directed!
Can you freeze funeral potatoes? You will also make this to the point where you pour the potatoes into the dish. Do not add the cornflakes and instead cover with foil and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw in fridge overnight and then add the cornflakes before baking. We also recommend making them in a disposable dish pan if you are planning to freeze.
How to store/reheat funeral potatoes? We place the potatoes in an air-tight container and leave in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, just place on a plate and reheat in the microwave until heated through.
How to make funeral potatoes for 50+ people? Funeral potatoes are a great dish to make for a crowd! If you want to make this recipe for 50 or more people – just triple the recipe or more. This recipe serves about 16 people. Make sure you have a few 9×13 pans lying around to bake all the potatoes in! Or better yet – buy large disposable pans to bake them in. 😉
If you’ve ever had these Cheesy Potatoes, then I’m sure you know just how yummy they really are. The best part is that you can add ingredients like bacon bits or even a few veggies to make them just how you’d like them. 🙂
What to Serve with Funeral Potatoes:
For more potato recipes, check out:
- Twice Baked Potato Casserole
- Sweet Potato Casserole recipe
- Favorite Mashed Potatoes
- Twice Baked Potatoes
- Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Cheesy and delicious Funeral potatoes (aka Cheesy potatoes, Party Potatoes). This simple casserole is a potato lovers dream. With cheesy, sour cream, butter, cream of chicken and born, these potatoes are perfect for any meal or holiday.
Ingredients
- 2 12 oz. packages Frozen Cubed Hash Browns thawes
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder optional
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2-3 cups corn flakes crushed
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Instructions
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Place your potatoes in a colander. Let set until thawed and drained.
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Combine sour cream, soup and butter in a bowl. Mix it well. Add salt, onion and cheese to this mixture and mix until all combined.
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Add potatoes to mixture and stir until all combined. Place in 9x13 pan.
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Sprinkle on butter covered crushed Corn flakes.
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Bake uncovered at 350 for 40-50 minutes.
Recipe Video
Well doesn’t that look DELISH- I’m all over that.
Have you had them before, Gina? Seriously – so good!
Coming from Utah, funeral potatoes are a Sunday dinner staple! They got the name because these potatoes (and at least 2-3 pans of it) can be found at every Mormon funeral lunch-in. Strangely, I never once had them for Thanksgiving dinner. I guess we ate them too many other times throughout the year.
LOL!! We have them all year long too but definitely have them on Thanksgiving… along with Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes and any every other kind of potato recipe you can think of. We LOVE potatoes in our fam. 😉
Yep, they always show up at a funeral, but my mom says rhey are called that cuz they have enough fat to kill you, lol. I usually leave the butter out, and they are still delish.
The nutritional info listed says just 5 carbs Per serving…which Is impossible since 1 med poTato cOntains 37g Of carbs…and these are topped with corn flakes…= even more carbs! I doubt we’ll be watching our weight on thankagiving but as a keto fanatic thOught i’d point that out in case yOu’re watching yOur CaRbs
Before reading this, I figured they got the name because they are to “die” for. Lol
I was just about to explain that. I’m a Latter-day Saint from Seattle and we call them that, too. The women’s organization in each LDS congregation cater and serve a luncheon to the grieving family after the funeral. I’m looking the recipe up for a funeral on Saturday. ???? I’ve always chopped up green onions for this instead of the powder.
Oh my goodness – my favorite!
xoxo
Same, Jen!! 😀
Yummmmm. I love Funeral Potatoes. Wouldn’t be the same at Thanksgiving without them. I’ll have to give your recipe a try!
You’re right – they are a Thanksgiving MUST!! Thx for stopping by, friend! XO
How much does 1 can of cream of chicken add up to?
Are you talking about ounces? If so, it’s about 10.5 ounces.
I think these are the potatoes my ex BOYFRIEND’s gramma used to make. Except she used crushed potato chips on the top. They were the best potatoes! I saved this recipe to try with my family.
Crushed chips work great! It’s one of our favorites!
I got the southern style hashbrowns aT tHE store they do not have onions and peppers in them as some of the people had mentioned, aLSO the bag is 32 Oz. How do i adjust the recipe, just add 1/3 more of all the ingredients and CAn i still bake IT in a 9 x 13 PAn?
Since, it’s not too much more..you could just add a little more cheese & if you want to add 1/3 or 1/4 more of the ingredients, that could help. But, you may not even need to add more. Totally up to you!
The potatoes in the picture do not look like hash brown potatoes, am I missing something?
I use “Southern Style Hash brown potatoes”
Yes, use Southern Style Hashbrowns… I’ll modify the recipe so others know too. 🙂
Am in New Zealand and our hash potatoes don’t look anything like those above. Are they simply diced potato? I am so hoping this is something I can make here cause it looks so darn good!
Yes you can use chopped or shredded potatoes. Southern style has chopped onions and bell peppers mixed in
Looks great tried it out adapting it for a New Zealand dish, just used grated potatoes with the onions and peppers you suggested was yummy.
Hope you like them. They’re our favorite!!
In the olden days, hash browns werEn’t available like they are now. we boiled tHe potatoes and chopped them ourselves. I like the hash brown version much better!
These are some of my favorite potatoes… So good!
Yes, they are!! YUMMY!
We call them funeral potatoes too!! A Thanksgiving must have and we always have them at Easter too with ham.
Yay! So glad someone else calls them Funeral Potatoes. I was starting to feel like maybe just our family called them that, lol. 😉
People bring these to the homes of newly bereaved. It is a fantastic comfort food!
I make this same casserole, only we call it Harvest Potatoes. I haven’t met a person who doesn’t just love them!
Harvest Potaoes is a better name. 🙂
These are my fave too! We always make both! mmm
Totally agree – both so good. 🙂
yum yum yum – just made these last night to go with sloppy joes – we make em with cream of mushroom soup and “top the tator” or french onion dip in place of the sour cream – mmmm!! had leftovers for breakfast – that’s not weird, is it??
♥ Northern Cottage
Not weird at all!! I love that these funeral potatoes are just as good the next day as leftovers! 😀
My mom’s family is from Utah and my grandma told me they are called “funeral potatoes” because everyone brings them to your house after a funeral. When my grandpa passed away 10+ years ago I asked my grandma, “Why do you have so many pans of hashbrown casserole?!” She laughed and said they were “funeral potatoes” and she didn’t know why, but people always bring them! And they’re delicious!
What’s funny is I feel like I haven’t seen them at a funeral luncheon or brought to anyone’s house after a funeral, lol!
If they’re called Funeral Potatoes the best reason I can think of is because they are the ultimate “comfort food.” We just love them here in Wisconsin and have them anytime more than three people get together 🙂
They are definitely our favorite too!! 😀
OMG! I haven’t had these in years. Such a great recipe – now I need to make them again!
They are so yummy, Dorothy. If you make them you’ll be wondering why you hadn’t made them sooner – they are so good!
We call these Yummy Potatoes at our house…I’ve also heard them called Crack Potatoes. They will be gracing our Thanksgiving in addition to mashed potatoes and Sweet potatoes with Marshmallows roasted on top.Mmmmmmmmm
I can guarantee my hubby wishes we were making sweet potatoes with roasted marshmallows. He loves them but I have yet to learn to make them. I may have to learn this year!
look for recipes online. you’ll find more than you need or want. 🙂
Oh, I know!! It can be overwhelming..in a good way 🙂 Thank you!
Yum!! I think they’re called funeral potatoes because you’ll overload on all that butter!! What a way to go tho!!
LOL!! This is probably very true!! 😉
Your aunt must’ve had a connection in Utah or to someone in the LDS faith. The reason they’ve been called funeral potatoes is because after an LDS funeral the Relief Society ladies and sometimes the Priesthood members would help out with a luncheon for the family and close friends of the deceased, giving them a bit of reprieve from feeding their families after the services. More often than not, Funeral potatoes were served due to the simplicity and inexpensive cost of their preparation, as well as ease to make. Thankyou for sharing. Janalou
Well, I am LDS, but had no idea it was connected to our religion. We’ve been having these for as long as I can remember, and we continue to have them because they are so delicious!!
They are also called wedding potatoes. We we have them at funerals and weddings both and we are Catholic. I think the potatoes are nondenominational. LOL! they are fantastic so yummy !
Glad you like them!! They must be 🙂 Thank you!
The origins must have been some Church Lady made this as part of the funeral “lunch” at the church…ergo:funeral potatoes! (FYI: I’m a minister and church historian with a cooking degree)
You may be right. I’m coming to find out that there are SO many different names for these potatoes. 🙂
We call these Wedding Potatoes!!
Just the opposite of our name, pretty much! 😉
I love them! I make it with grated hash browns and we call it Cracker Barrel hashbrown casserole. It is deliciousness at its finest. I have to try your version because it looks so scrumptious in the pics.
Thank you, Kimber!! It’s crackin’ me up on all the different names it’s called!! I will have to try grated hash browns next time. 🙂
Can you make this the day before?
Thanks!
You sure could 😉 Enjoy!
Your potatoes look yummy, i bought diced hashbrown potaotes and they only came in 32oz bags, it didnt look like that much so i got 2 bags, so should i double the receipe?
Cracker Barrel doesn’t use cream of anything soup or even sour cream. They use butter, minced onions, Colby cheese, and beef broth. And the hash browns are shredded. So not even close! lol
My grandma was famous for these potatoes. We call them “Grandma’s Potatoes” in our family 😉 But yes, every Thanksgiving and Christmas we HAD to have these! Now my sister and I make them, without fail, for our families!
So great that you and your sis can carry on the tradition. They’re just so easy to make and so yummy, it’s hard not to make them for the holidays! 😀
I’ve had these before at functions, and always loved them. Thanks for posting so I can finally make them myself. Pinning!
You’re welcome, Kim!! They are so easy to make – I hope you love them!
Funeral Potatoes come from the Mormon culture of having a potluck after a funeral. It was always held in the multipurpose room (gym, dining room, rec room, crafts room) and funeral potatoes seemed to always be on the menu.
I have this same recipe but it is called Yummy Potatoes. A family favorite
LOVE the name – they definitely are YUMMY!
How big of a can of cream of chicken soup? Family size or regular?
Regular size. 🙂
Could you make these in the crockpot?
I’ve never tried it in the crockpot before but I googled and found this recipe: http://crockpotladies.com/blog/crockpot-funeral-potatoes/
I was just checking to see if the 12 oz of hashbrowns was the total amount, or 2- 12 oz bags. We are making these for our Ward’s Christmas dinner, and I need to make 28 pans of them. I wanted to be sure I bought the correct amount. I am buying everything in bulk, so I am converting it all so I can more easily figure out how much of everything I need to get.
Thanks a ton for your help!
TWO 12 oz packages. Looks like you have lots of potatoes to make!! Good luck. 🙂
Just made your funeral potatoes and they are absolutely delicious 🙂 I tried your recipe vs the one that I usually use the only thing I would do different is put fresh onions in it and definitely use the diced breakfast potatoes instead of hashbrowns. Sadly it dried out the flavors a bit with shredded 🙁
Good tips. I think cubed hash browns are always the best for this casserole – glad you liked it! 😀
Here is a handy trick with this dish. Get French onion dip instead of sour cream. Then you won’t have to add your onions! I do it when I make this dish!
Great tip, Cindi! THANKS!
They are called Funeral Potatoes because they will kill you. How many fat grams 100??
Not sure, but they are delicious. 😉
My MIL makes these potatoes all the time! Yum! 🙂
Aren’t they the best?!
We call them funeral potatoes because the women of the church used to make them for the meals they served to families following funerals at the church. We don’t put corn flakes in ours. They are great to feed a bunch of people
They’re definitely one of our FAV side dishes!!
Does it have to be frozen potatoes or can I boil some potatoes leave them a bit firm and use those??
I almost always make these from potatoes i have peeled, diced, and shredded myself. I also use cream of mushroom soup and green onions. Cream of mushroom is like a “secret ingredient” even people I know who hate cream of mushroom or mushrooms in general always rave about how my funeral potatoes are “better” than any others, then I tell them why…
I am wondering if I can make these in a crockpot. I have made them for years but never in a crockpot. We are having a potluck at work this week and said that I would bring them but have no way to heat them up if I bake it at home.
Unfortunately, I’ve never tried this recipe in the crock pot, but I did find this recipe that might work: http://crockpotladies.com/crockpot-funeral-potatoes/ Hope that helps!
Silly question, there is a 1/2 cup of melted butter in the potatoes and then an additional 1/2 cup with the corn flake topping?
I was wondering the same thing
Yes, there is butter in the potato part, then the crushed corn flakes get mixed with melted butter before adding them to the top.
I just went to the store to get the ingredients to make this potato dish and all I found was a 30 oz. bag. I know it say’s 2 12 oz. bags but either way this doesn’t seem to serve many and I was wondering how many does this recipe serve? If I double the recipe it seems like it would be to much sour cream and soup and would it still fit into my 9×13 pan? Thanks for any info.
We use the 30 oz. bag. We keep everything else the same except the following, 2 tbsp. onion, 1/4 tsp. pepper and 1/2 lbs. velveeta instead of cheddar.
Love this stuff, my grandma makes it with 2 tbsp. onion, 1/4 tsp. pepper and 1/2 lbs. velveeta instead of cheddar though.. I’m going to a potluck bonfire tonight, I think I’ll take this!
So yummy!!!! Perfect for any occasion!
Pinned.
xxo
Thanks, Jen!
Love me some funeral potatoes!!!! Pinned!
Same, Amy!! Always so delicious!!
my MIL always cooks her own potatoes, let’s them cool then shreds them. Just as good, but a lot more work than the frozen. Make sure you let the frozen hash browns thaw completely before mixing them in so they absorb all the yummy flavors!
How long do they take to thaw? Can I put them in the fridge overnight, or will they thaw quickly in the colinder?
It does take awhile to thaw in the colander, so we usually let them thaw for awhile in there and also pour hot water over them. Putting them in the fridge to thaw works too or even setting them out on the counter over night. 😉
Great tip, Becky!! 😀
Love these! We live in California and know them as “Fat Lady Potatoes”. A must at a potluck!
LOVE it – best name!!
I made these last night to go with our Friday night steaks. They would have been great but 1/2 a cup of butter was way too much. Will try again but with less butter.
I have a question. When you say minced onion, are you talking about a dried product or fresh onion?
These sound delicious, by the way.
My family usually uses the dry onions. 😉
Thank you!
How many can you feed with a 9×13 pan? Thanks
You can usualy get in 10-12 servings. 😉
Hmm, I’ve been making these for 22 years, when they were named “Potato Supreme”, cuz they are Supreme! Yum!
We call these “Cheese Potatoes” in our family. I’ve been making them for many years and they are a staple at all of the family dinners. You can use the southern style or the hash brown shred style or mix both for a twist. If you really want to put them over the top, fry up some bacon and add it to before baking. You can also mix in carmelized onions. Soooo good! 🙂 These go great as a side with a meat dish and are equally good for breakfast/brunch on Christmas morning as a side with quiche that you’ve made ahead so you can enjoy family time with everyone.
The recipe is missing cream cheese. And, I recommed replacing corn flakes with Sugar frosted flakes.
We call them heart attack potatoes in my family because of the high fat content. So good though!
LOL! Love the name – they are so bad for you and sooooo good too!
These look amazing! Going to make them for Thanksgiving this year but was wondering if I can assemble the day before and keep in the fridge? Then add the cornflakes/butter right before I put the in the oven. How would that affect the cook time? Thank you!!!
Yes, Jenna, you can. I will be making mine tonight as well and adding the cornflake/butter mix right before serving. I think I would just add an addition 5 minutes to the time. 😉
Can I put these in a crockpot and cook on low for a few hours?
I was wondering how many cups of potatoes this would be? I wanted to try using my own boiled potatoes, and I’m afraid I will add too many and they will be bland….
If you have food scales, use 24 oz of prepared potatoes.
Made these tonight for a potluck and they were a huge hit!! thanks for the great recipie! Will definitely make again.
YAY!!! I love hearing that, Jackie. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!! XO
I make a casserole very similar to this. Mine has ham in it to make it a main dish.
It is really good and a wonderful dish to take to someone how needs a meal for their family.
Maybe with a side of green beans or carrots.
Ham would be great!! If you ever get a chance, I’d love your recipe. 😉
I know why they’re called funeral potatoes. Because back in the day, all the female friends and family, made sure that there was enough food in the house that everyone who came back to the house after the funeral service would have a wide variety to eat. The ladies would have it all ready to go. So the conversation would go something like this. Imogene, are you going to bring that great roast beef you make. But of course. Betty, do you want to do that pudding cake or bar cookies this time. Oh I think the pudding cake. Ok Georgette, can you make that fabulous wedding shower salad? And I think I’ll make my funeral potatoes they always go well.
As a child I was privy to lots of these conversations, while my mom and her friends planned occasions. Recently my mom had a wedding shower for my daughter. Sitting on the table was the Patio Chicken Salad. Served both at my shower, my wedding, and every patio party my mom has ever gone to. One of my favorites.
You’re totally right, Jennie!!
Making them right now!!!
People called this dish funeral potatoes because the casserole is commonly served as a side dish during traditional after-funeral dinners, such as those planned by members of Relief Society (a LDS auxiliary organization).
My ex sister-in-law taught me this recipe about 23 years ago, but she just called it Potato Casserole. It was so good that I committed the recipe to memory! I have switched it up from time to time and added things like crumbled bacon, shredded chicken, and even chopped broccoli. Land ‘O Lakes makes a sour cream with onions & chives, so I’ve used that as well. This dish gets made at least once a month in my house, and we have often been known to make it as a side-dish for breakfast too. Whenever I make this, I always make a second batch. I bake one for the meal, and the second batch I mix and store in a large Ziploc bag (I keep the potatoes frozen) and throw it in the freezer for later use; just thaw the entire bag in the fridge while I’m at work and then throw it in a casserole dish and cook it that evening! Great comfort food!!!
Isn’t it the best?! I will definitely have to try it with the Land O Lakes sour cream you mentioned – YUM!
Any tips for making ahead of time? Should I wait to add the corn flakes until I reheat? I’m in charge of potatoes this Thanksgiving, and staying at my Aunt’s the night before (so I’ll have to make them before I leave for her house). They want to have as much as possible done the night before so we just have to reheat when we get home from black Friday shopping. Tips?
Hi there, I made these last night for dinner. Had never heard of them before but seemed so delicious I had to try them. Only thing I changed I did Bran Flakes instead of Corn flakes. They were indeed delicious. But I thot this had too much butter as came out a little runny & could see it on the plates as I served it. My hubby who is totally against greasy mentioned it. So I think next time which there will be a next time I will use less butter. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve also made these potatoes for years, sans the Corn Flakes. We’ve dubbed them Heart Attack Potatoes. No holiday would be complete without them!
They are called funeral potatoes because in Utah they are typically served at a funeral dinner.
Is the cream of chicken soup condensed??
Is there an adaptation for the crockpot?
I can tell you why they’re called Funeral Potatoes! They’re at EVERY mormon funeral luncheon. 🙂 This recipe looks great, thanks!
Just made my day! I had totally forgotten about these. Reminds of my childhood. Thanks for the recipe. I can’t wait to try these tasty taters!
Thanks for sharing! My husband insists we need to call them something else. 😉
We’re having them for Easter.
-Jen
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Haha!! Yeah, they don’t sound that appetizing, but in reality are! He can make up his own name for them:)
Now we call them Party Potatoes!
Haha..love it!
I adore this recipe! It was even amazing when I didn’t have enough corn flakes or sour cream so I mixed half & half with the sour cream and mixed plain potatoe chips with the topping! Yummy!
We love funeral potatoes!! So glad you could throw in what you had and it still tasted great! It’s a great recipe for that! Thank so much for letting me know:)
So, do you use 1/2 cup butter in the potato mixture AND 1/2 cup butter with the cornflake crumbs? Thanks!
Yes, 1/2 cup in the mixture, then 1/2 cup with the crushed corn flakes 🙂 Thanks!
My family has always had these at Thanksgiving, Christmas & Easter! Myom usually makes them & just calls them “Cheesy potatoe casse
They are definitely a great holiday side for sure:) I’ve heard different names, too….not sure where this one came from? 🙂 Thanks so much!
I don’t know much about origins but “funeral potatoes”…..because they’re to Die for!!
LOL!!! That’s a great one!!
I use rice krispies on mine, no need to crush those, just put on top and drizzle melted butter on.
I’ll have to try that next time!! Thanks for sharing!!
I have a question. We call these Grandma’s Potates too. My family has several people that are diabetic and we are wondering if anyone has ever made this receipe using sweet potatoes, the yellow ones, instead of regular potatoes? Any ideas. Thanks
I personally haven’t. Has anyone else?? Hope you find someone that has!
What size can of soup?
10.5 ounce 🙂 Enjoy the holidays!!
Yum! My family calls them funeral potatoes too. When I asked my mom why she told me because they are to die for.
That’s a good reason!! Love it! Thanks so much!
These are called “Funeral Potatoes” because funerals at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have a luncheon after the funeral and serve ham and these potatoes. Green jello is usually served as well????.
You are very correct 🙂 Thanks!!
I have made these several times from your recipe. So good! My husband calls them “death potatoes” because he forgets “funeral” ???? He requests them often!
Haha!!! I guess they’re the same thing 🙂 These are a staple around here! Thank you!
Hi
Grew up on farm and dinner was usually meat and potatoes. Baked at Gramma’s. love them
These sound good but I don’t think we can get frozen hash brown potatoes here. (Mass.) Any suggestions?
Jim
Hmmm…if you can’t find them in the frozen aisle at the grocery store, maybe you could cut up potatoes (peeled) into very small pieces?? Not sure if they’d need to be frozen and how that changes the recipe. I’ve never made them any other way, so this is just a guess. I’d love to know if you make them and what you do! Thank you!
Look for Potatoes O’Brien, you can usually get them with our without onions and peppers in the frozen section with French fries. I’ve purchased them in MA before.
I see why they’re called funeral potatoes: if you eat these more than once a decade, your family will be holding a funeral for you.
Haha!! They aren’t the healthiest, but oh, so good!!
I had to chuckle when I saw the recipe for funeral potatoes. I didn’t think anyone but my church group called them by that name. This is a dish that someone always brings to the funeral dinner. It is easy to make, feeds several, and everyone likes. That is why we call them funeral potatoes.
Yes, completely agree! Thanks for sharing!
your recipes always turn out soooooo good. I always add my touch add a little garlic here or Hatch green chili…..nothing big just my personal taste added…and I have never had a failure…family always eats and most of all the like and enjoy. Thank you
Nothing wrong with adding your likes 🙂 Thank you so much for letting me know and for always stopping by!
Love this! Making it for a reunion. How would I make it in the crockpot?
I personally haven’t made them in a crockpot before. I would say maybe on low for a few hours??
Funeral Potatoes are called that because in the Church of Later Day Saints community whenever we have a funeral the church usually provides the meat and the women bring the sides, dessert for the meal after the funeral services. Usually these potatoes were one if the sides in the menu. It’s also where green jello salad got famous.
Hey we make this recipe all the time little bit different variation. The reason why it’s called funeral potatoes the way I understand it is because many Christian religions are especially the Mormons make it for the dinner served after funerals.
Yes, there are so many different ways you could change this recipe up & I think you are right about the meaning 🙂
My family LOVES these!! We call them PARTY POTATOES though! Haha! No matter what you call them they are ALWAYS a hit!! Making them tomorrow as a matter of fact!
Very true..they are called so many different things, but always a hit! Thank you!
the Funeral Potatoes got me top your site and the other recipes look just as good
Thanks so much!! Let me know what you think of them 🙂
I have a friend who comes from Idaho. She said Funeral Potatoes were a dish served at funerals when they were pot-luck affairs in the old days. As well, they were one of the casseroles people brought to the families in mourning. I gather most people didn’t get to eat this dish except around funerals, hence the name.
Yes, I’ve heard the same 🙂 Thanks!
I couldn’t get a hold of my mom for her recipe – found it! We call them “Party Potatoes” and the only difference is we use Ritz crackers/butter on top instead of cereal. Thanks for sharing!
That is a great option! Glad to share! Thank you for sharing your idea!
Question…when it says 2 packages of southern hash brown 12 oz. Is that meaning 12 oz. total (6 oz. each) or actually 2 (12oz.) bags? Thanks!
It would be 24 ounces total or around that. I know sometimes it’s in a bigger bag, but that’s ok.
Funeral potatoes are called harvest potatoes where I come from. Probably called funeral potatoes because all these country women from church prepare them to take to families who have lost a loved one. Easy to make and easy for the family to reheat
These were such a hit with my family!
Yay!! I’m glad they were! They are gone so fast at family functions!
Is it possible to half this recipe?
Yes, of course 🙂
If I’m More than doubling the recipe and let’s say have 3 cups of sour cream and 2 cups of cream cheese do u think that will mix ok together and work? I didn’t realize the recipe called for 2 bags of 12oz bags of hash brown potatoes and have one bag of 32oz potatoes!! Need to send my fiancé with a dish to take to his fathers funeral tomorrow!!!
I haven’t tried with cream cheese. How did it turn out?
hello , for what ever reason i had no corn flakes on hand; I went to the shop to see if they had some no-just frosted flakes i chose not to buy frosted flakes but instead decided to use captain crunch instead. it was a disaster i used a stick of butter for the top and a stick of butter for the goop i think i misread the recipe because when it was finished cooking it was just surrounded by tons of butter. the captain crush looked so gross as when i crushed it it turned green and man i’m telling you don’t substitute cereals and don’t add too much butter. but i tell you what nothing will bring a smile on someones face like “la capiton croonch de papa funerl “
LOL!!! At least, you tried to experiment 😉 Yes, I only melt a little butter with the cereal.
I have used crushed ritz crackers as a topping, but my husbands favorite is when I use crushed salt and pepper potato chips!
That works too 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
When you said to sprinkle butter ,did you mean after corn flakes or before you add them?thanks
You sprinkle on buttered, crushed cornflakes 🙂 In the ingredient list you will add some melted butter to crushed cornflakes. Add them right before you bake 🙂
I MADE THESE AND THE POTATOES WERE STILL VERY FIRM, I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED. I USED THE SIMPLY DICED POTATOES.. ANY SUGGESTIONS?
That is strange! I’m sorry they were..I haven’t had that happen. You cooked according to directions?
Funeral potatoes (also known as Mormon funeral potatoes or party potatoes[1][2][3]) is a traditional potato hotdish or casserole[4] that originated in the Intermountain West region of the United States. Both Mormon and Southern[5] people call this dish “funeral potatoes” because the casserole is commonly served as a side dish during traditional after-funeral dinners,[6] such as those planned by members of the Relief Society[7] (a LDS auxiliary organization). The dish is also served at other social gatherings such as potlucks, typically in areas with a significant Latter-day Saint population in the Mormon Corridor.[8]
Thank you for the great recipe Funeral Potatoes. I can’t wait to try it! Also thank you, Kristy for your recipe e-book!
You are so welcome!!! They are our favorite!
I am making these for Easter and need to triple the recipe. Do I triple the butter or is that too much?
If you are tripling the recipe, then yes, you would triple the butter too 🙂 Not too much for the amount of other ingredients 🙂 ENJOY!
Does anyone know if this can baked a day before with success? Wondered if it might dryout. Thank you.
I have not. I’ve put it together a day before, then baked the day of, but haven’t baked it ahead.
Having a family dinner, soon, and will be making this recipe (as a surprise). Usually, I am asked to bring my “famous” confetti coleslaw. Thank you for sharing your recipes.
Your coleslaw sounds yum! I am so glad to share! Hope they are a hit!
Hi,
I’m trying this for the first time for Easter. You mention onions, & we’re onion lovers, but you don’t mention them in the actual recipe. Should I sauté some first & add to other ingredients, or add raw? Sounds delicious & similar to a potato dish I had at Coola’s Fish Bar in Florida which they are famous for them!
I know I am answering after Easter, so I am sorry about that. I try not to do work on weekends. I personally don’t like onions, that’s why I leave them out, but you could totally add some. You could saute them a little first or add them raw, since they will cook in the oven.
Made these for Easter yesterday. Huge success. Everyone had seconds. I didn’t think ahead and all my 9×13 were in use for other easter dishes AND I doubled the recipie since I had 12 guests! I used three 9 inch rounds and followed the recipie to the tee. The first dish was gone in seconds, literally. You should have seen my guests faces when I brought out the other 2 rounds. First, relief then joy. Thanks for the recipie. I’ve only used shredded before but I will use diced from now on. Give it a much hardier bite and adds more “comfort” to this comfort food. Which is also why I thought they were named funeral potatos. Anyway, great recipie.
Awe, I love to hear that!! Thank you so much for letting me know. And, yes, they are usually gone so fast & we have to double the recipe too!
Did you bake the 3 pans all at once? I’m going to do these for grad party, want To do a large disposable dish but i dont know if id have to modify cooking time.
Hi there!! Will I be able to make these in the crock pot??
You know, I have never tried! I bet you could though. I would have to experiment 🙂
How long do I bake if I double Jen ingredients but bake in one pan?
I would put them in an 11×17 to double & it should be about the same amount. You can add a few minutes, if it needs it, though.
I would rather call this recipe Comfort Potatoes! It sounds more uplifting☺ I’ve not made them yet, but I sure will! Thank-you for the recipe????????
They are comforting 🙂 Good name!! Let me know what you think!
Made these today for a funeral and they were delish!
Aren’t they the best?! We have them all the time! Thank you 🙂
They are called funeral potatoes because they originally were made my Mormons for the after funeral dinners they had that their Releaf Society would cater.
Hi I was just wondering if this recipe is freezer friendly?
Sure is 🙂 Enjoy!!
If I make this with my own chopped potatoes, how would I do this?
Thank you for the help with this.
Same way, replacing the hash browns with the potatoes 🙂
I make these funeral potatoes all the time as well,instead of corn flakes I use Frosted Flakes . My family ( and everyone & their brother !) lovesthem
Yes, they are always a hit!! Thank you for stopping by!
We can’t get enough of this recipe! We have it with our Sunday meal & it is always requested at the holidays. I love how easy it is to make 🙂
Aw, good ol funeral potatoes! I have had many many versions of this dish and this one is by far my favorite. I’m like you, NO onions! All other funeral potato recipes need to disappear, so that everyone only makes this one 🙂
Thanks for saying that!! Glad I’m not alone 🙂
You say to use half a cup of butter… then you say to add th butter to the potato mix. But later on in the recipe it says to add butter to the cornflakes. How much goes in the mix and how much is mixed into the flakes???
It’s a 1/2 cup to the potatoes & 1/2 cup to crushed cornflakes 🙂
I know there are lots of different versions of funeral potatoes, but this one takes the cake! I can always tell, when at big church events, if someone has used your recipe. Its the only one I ever bring and the only one I’ll serve on my plate! Super good!
This was so easy to make. It was delicious but I found it was a little too much for just my family. I thought next time I would freeze half of it then add the corn flakes right before baking it.
Awesome! I added a little garlic powder per our taste and I had to use club crackers instead of cornflakes cause that’s what i had. my family raved about them!!
That is why I love cooking..you can add or leave out whatever you like 🙂 Thank you so much for letting me know!
That is what I love about cooking..you can add or leave out what you like or dislike 🙂 I am glad your family liked it. Thank you for letting me know!
I have to commend you for replying to comments and questions on this recipe for 3 years! That is dedication!
In my family we call these Cheesy Potatoes and top them with bbq chips. My Grandma made them for every holiday but she passed that job to me when it got to hard for her to mix it all up.
Awe, you are so sweet!! Thank you so much for sharing that! BBQ chips would be great!!
I have been making these for years but i use the frozen potatoes o’brian
Those would be great!!
Love your recipes.
Awe, thank you so much!!
The recipe calls for onion powder but the video shows chopped onion. Also recipe calls for 1/2 cup of melted butter. Does a portion of that go into the corn flakes also?
I prefer the onion powder, since I don’t like onions, but you can totally add some 🙂 Also, it’s 1/2 cup butter, twice…in the potatoes & with the crushed cornflakes. Hope that all makes sense. Thanks!
I have this mixed and ready to pop in the oven. Just letting all the seasonings blend real good. Smells delicious while I wait .
I sure hope you like them, as much as we do!
I’ve seen many variations of this recipe, some call for two cans of cream of chicken and some only call for one? Have you tried with 2 cans bEfore? Im trIpling This recipe for this Tuesday and dont want to mess it up!
I have only when I double it, so if you are tripling it, you will want to add 3 cans. They’ll be a hit!
I meant per seRviNg. ive seen people use one can, but also some people use two cans. I was wondering if you tried It with 2 canS of Soup before (per one Listed serving)? If you have, do you feel it ends up being too ruNny/soupy? (literally) lol.
IT IS SHOWN IN THE VIDEO – – – – BUT – – – – IN YOUR WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS YOU LEFT OUT PUTTING CORN FLAKES & BUTTER IN ZIP LOCK BAG & CRUSHING THEM – TO BE SPRINKLED OVER THE TOP OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT BEFORE BAKING.
What cheese do yOu reccomend using? ShaRp or miLd?
I like to use mild, but really it could be either 🙂 Enjoy!
How Would this turn out with the potatoes cooked from scratch? And best method? Otherwise, what about store bought grated frozen potatoes, like for hash browns?
Edit, I read how some people used the shredded. I don’t know which to attempt.
I haven’t tried potatoes from scratch, but you definitely could use them. I personally like the cubes, but I have had it with shredded potatoes & it’s still good 🙂 It’s just a personal preference.
Thanks for this recipe! I’m making these for Thanksgiving next week and had a quick question. We’re vegetarians–do you think cream of mushroom soup would work in place of the cream of chicken?
Yes 🙂 I haven’t tried, but it should! Hope you like it!
these make the perfect dinner meal! my family loves this recipe!
Can The Funeral Potatoes Be Frozen?
They sure could 🙂 Enjoy!
Sounds amazing, but what is Cream of chicken “And Born”?? What is the “And Born” part? I’ve never seen that before. Just curious. I want to make this and want to make sure I’m doing it right.
It shouldn’t say born, so disregard that 🙂 Cream of chicken soup is a blend of chicken meat in a creamy chicken stock. Hope that helps! You can find it at any grocery store.
I’ve had funeral potatoes all my childhood. Now i am in a different country preparing for my first Thanksgiving away from home. I had to really search for some of the ingredients, and I have to make my own cream of chicken substitute (https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/condensed-cream-of-chicken-substitute/ in case anyone else needs it). but really this recipe is so easy! I’m looking forward to seeing how it turns out tomorrow with my friends. I really enjoyed reading all the comments. It really got me Into the mood. I’m going to try and make it with fresh potatoes (they don’t sell frozen potatoes in this country). I’ll let y’all know how it goes!
I’m impressed that you are making homemade cream of chicken substitute! I sure hope it’s a hit!! Happy Thanksgiving!
This is marked gluten free but neither corN flakes nor CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP IS GLUTEN FREE. DO NOT MAKE FOR SOMONE WITH SEVERE ALLERGY OR CELIACS. JUST FYI.
No where on the post, does it say it’s gluten free, so I apologize if you thought it was.
I MAKE TWO minor changes. I add a can of cream of celery soup too and I use the “dried” hashbrowns (hungry Jack or Idahoan) due to having limited freezer space so frozen HB’s take up too valuable freezer space. I love this recipe otherwise.
That sounds great! There are so many variations you could do with this recipe & all are delicious! Thank you!
rECIPE IS GOOD, BUT USUALLY cREAM OF cHICKEN sOUP IS NOT gluten FREE.
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Thank you so much!! I am so glad you do 🙂
Made it once before wife loved them. But is it just one 10 oz. Can of soup?
Yep 🙂 Thank you!
These Look GREAT, but there is no way that is the correct NUTRITION VALUE. 5grams of carbs. Not even close.
I am making these for a Christmas gathering, but dont have any cornflakes. I have potato chips and Ritz crackers. Do you think either of these would work? Also i definitely would add butter to the ritz crackers, but what about the potato chips?
Yes, those are great options 🙂 Hope you like it!
Hi-
I am EXCITEd about making this dish to serve with Christmas dinner and am wondering, Can it be made ahead and refrigerated for a night or two?
Thanks!!
It sure can. Just cover well 🙂 Enjoy!
Love Love Love your Funeral potatoes. I have been trying to find one just like my husband’s grandma made years ago but couldn’t find the same one until now. thank you so much for sharing it with us. you are the best. this funeral potatoes is the best and what we call in our family; “yummy potatoes”.
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Walaiporn Black: do you use corn flakes on top? I was wondering if I could substitute potato chips or crackers.
Awe, you are so sweet! Thank you so much for sharing that!
sorry I hit post comment before I click on all 5 stars.
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Ive had thIs with froZen hashbrowns but can You use real pOtatoes with this Recipe? I Have a ton i need to use up. Thanks!
You could. I would cube them small, but since they aren’t frozen, the cooking time may vary. It may not be as long. I haven’t tried, so I am not sure of the time. I would just keep an eye on it 🙂
The recipe looks really delicious…But why do you call these funeral potatoes :/
Thank you! I didn’t come up with that, but they do have many other names..cheesy potatoes, etc. They are a side dish that is served a lot at funeral luncheons, so I believe that’s how it got its name.
I tried these for the first time last night. If I make them again, I would reduce the butter by half, at least. they came out way too greasy. In looking at other recipes on line, they use much less butter. I’m wondering if the recipe listed the 1/2 cup of butter twice by mistake? and then needs to be divided. the potatoes are creamy. I think I would also prefer using chopped onions instead of onion powder. Overall good, but adjustments needed for me. thanks for sharing! I’m looking forward to trying other recipes.
The second butter amount is to be mixed with the crushed cornflakes for the top. Thank you for trying them!!
Im nOt much of a potato fan, but this cheesy casserOle was so good! I think ill try adding chicKen or ham to make it a main dish.
These are amazing. my family loved them! Thanks for sharing this recipe! its a Keeper!
theres probably never a time when this dish isnt served with one of our meals. With a bag of frozen potatoes as the main ingredient theres nothing complicated about this recipe and its sooo good!
These are my favorite!! I always get asked to bring this side dish to every family holiday meal & my family devours them. They are gone so fast. I keep the ingredients on hand!
This is definitely one of our favorite side dish recipes!
Funeral potatoes are one of our favorite side dishes
These pot are one of my all time favorites. Del
These are so tasty!
These are seriously the best potatoes!!!
Hi just wondering if one can use grate fresh POTATO instead of the frozen kind?
You sure could, though I personally haven’t tried, but it will work 🙂
I Have made these using Ritz crackers instead of cornflakes. They are a must have for our Christmas dinner. I did want to point out that the recipe is not gluten free because of the can of cream of chicken soup which contains wheat unless you buy a gluten free version.. Also the cornflakes have to be gluten free corn flakes At our house we take a serving out for the gluten free before we add the soup and ritz cracker crumbs it is still yummy
Ritz work great! Thank you for sharing that!
These were fabulous! I added a teaspoon of season salt to sour cream mixture, a tsp of paprika to some CRUSHED ritz crackers. This was a grEat recipe!!
Yum!! Thank you for sharing that! I will have to try that!
Funeral potatoes——great Recipe for a get together, tasty, simple ingredients and Easy to prepare!
I agree!! Thank you so much!
cannot wait ti prepare this dish
I can’t wait for you to try it! Hope you like it!
I have never seen white cubed frozen hash browns.
Could you substitute with cooked or partially cooked cubed real potatoes?
You sure could 🙂
So easy & delicious! We used to have these at church pOTLUCKS! Thanks for the reminders! Will serve on easter!!
Glad I could remind you! These are always a favorite!
Can you use canned diced potatoes?
You sure could! I personally haven’t tried, but really this can be made in so many ways.
I forgot to grease the dish. Is thiS going to be a mess when trying to serve them later? Wondering if its necess to take them out of the pan and replate them after?
Excited to try these! First timer here 🙂
How did they turn out? Hopefully, they didn’t stick to the pan!
Imagine my surprise when I googled funeral potatoes just now and my cousin’s recipe came up #1! Hello! Happy Easter! And thanks for the Recipe! 😉
It was completely devoured within moments. Delicious!
Happy to hear that!! There’s never any left 🙁 Thank you!
Hello! I am making these tonight for a potluck tomorrow. one of the girls has CELIAC disease, i BOUGHT chex mex as a replacement for the cornflakes, since the chex mex is gluten free. would this work? have you tried any gluten free alternatives for the cornflakes. thank you!
Oh, darn I have not. Would the girl know, if she could have them? I hope it is ok for her 🙂 Good luck!
Haven’t made it yet but confused by the butter being added to the corn flakes. Is the 1/2 c of butter supposed to be divided for the topping? Hope not because I just drown the filling with butter if it was…help on this one?
Thanks!
It’s 2 (1/2 cup) measurements. 1/2 cup with the potatoes & 1/2 for topping with the corn flakes 🙂