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There are certain side dishes that have to be made on Thanksgiving for our family. Some of those include my aunt’s famous Ham, my mom’s famous rolls, and several side dishes, including funeral potatoes (also known as cheesy potato casserole).
If you have never had them before, you are MISSING OUT!! They’re cheesy, buttery, creamy and so delicious. They’re often called “funeral potatoes” since they’re a classic dish to make for a funeral luncheon, but no matter what you call them, we promise you will love them.
They’re great for all holidays, Sunday Dinners and more and make another great potato side to the Classic Mashed Potatoes.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- They are sinfully delicious!! So flavorful and filled with ingredients we all love – it’s the ultimate comfort food!
- So many variations! Add onions, leave them out, or add ham or change up the toppings based on preference.
- Can be made ahead of time. Funeral potatoes are the perfect side dish for large gatherings, parties, and holidays (like Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas)
Funeral Potatoes Ingredients and Substitutions
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen diced hash browns – Use shredded hash browns instead of cubed potatoes – we have a similar recipe using them for Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole.
- 2 cups sour cream – we recommend full-fat sour cream but reduced fat works as well as plain Greek yogurt for a tangier taste.
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup – You can use other flavors of soup such as cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, or even cream of chicken soup.
- ½ cup unsalted butter – used for flavoring within the casserole
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese – You can also use medium or mild cheddar cheese or another favorite like Monterey jack cheese.
- 1 teaspoon salt – you can also add some black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder – or ¼ cup diced onions
- 2-3 cups corn flakes – unfrosted cornflake cereal works the best, but you can also use Panko, bread crumbs, Lays Potato Chips, and most kinds of crackers will do, but Ritz crackers work best.
- ¼ cup unsalted butter – flavors and crips up the cornflake topping
Pro Tip: How to Use Fresh Potatoes
- Peel about 6-7 medium russet potatoes and cut into small cubes.
- Add the cubes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a dash of salt and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and allow to cool to room temp before adding the cubes to the cream mixture.
How to Make Funeral Potatoes
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- POTATOES. Place 1 (32-ounce) package hash browns in a colander and let sit until fully thawed and drained.
- COMBINE. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 2 cups sour cream, 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup, and ½ cup melted butter and mix well.
- Add 2 cups shredded cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon onion powder and mix until well combined.
- Add potatoes to cheese mixture and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared dish.
- Combine 2-3 cups cornflakes and the remaining ¼ cup melted butter in a large resealable plastic bag and shake until cereal is coated.
- Sprinkle buttered cornflakes over potatoes.
- BAKE. Bake for 42–46 minutes. Serve warm.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- MAKE IT IN THE CROCK POT. We like this version in the oven, but we do have a similar Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes recipe that you’ll love!
- FAVORITE VARIATIONS. When we are craving funeral potatoes and want it to be more hearty, we often add ham chunks or bacon pieces. For added flavor, we like to use garlic salt, paprika, chili powder, or red pepper flakes.
- LET IT THAW. It’s key to letting the hash browns thaw all the way before cooking or they won’t be soft and cooked through.
Funeral Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (32-ounce) package frozen diced hash browns, (or shredded potatoes)
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted, divided
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, optional
- 2-3 cups corn flakes, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-x-13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Place hash browns in a colander and let sit until fully thawed and drained.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sour cream, soup, and ½ cup melted butter and mix well.
- Add cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and onion powder and mix until well combined.
- Add potatoes to cheese mixture and stir until combined. Place in the prepared dish.
- Combine cornflakes and remaining ¼ cup melted butter in a large resealable plastic bag and shake until cereal is coated.
- Sprinkle buttered cornflakes over potatoes.
- Bake for 42–46 minutes. Serve warm.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
At some point, someone noticed that this side dish had become a staple at funeral luncheons and the nickname has stuck. They’re an easy side dish to feed a crowd which means they are great for holiday dinners, potlucks, and family gatherings all year long.
To make this recipe for 50 or more people – 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.
Make them as directed, 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!
STORE. Place the leftover cheesy potatoes with cornflakes in an airtight container and leave it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Place the desired amount on a plate and reheat in the microwave until heated.
FREEZE. Make as directed and spread in the baking dish (use a disposable pan if freezing). Do not add the cornflakes, instead cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and place in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Complete the Meal
- MAIN DISHES: Crockpot Ham, Crock Pot Pot Roast, Best Roast Chicken
- DESSERTS: Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, Easy Chocolate Cake
- More SIDE DISHES: Glazed Carrots, Favorite Dinner Rolls, Roasted Vegetables, Green Bean Casserole
More collections: Potato Side Dishes, Vegetable Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Side Dishes
For more potato recipes:
Best Mashed Potatoes
35 mins
Cheesy Potatoes
4 hrs 5 mins
Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole
3 hrs 10 mins
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
48 mins
This recipe was first shared November 2013.
Very good – only substituted cream of mushroom soup and used a bit less butter for the cornflake topping.
So glad you liked the recipe!! They are a staple side dish in our home!
i always wanted the receipyfrom the funeral potatoes
thank you
These potatoes are a go to staple for us!
We like to change it up now and then and use the hashbrowns w/peppers and onions, as well as pepper jack cheese! Always panko on top and we make it a meal by adding diced ham!!😋
This is an absolute favorite casserole, in our family!!!
I am commenting to try to win the casserole dish set!!!
I have made this for years and I always come back to it!!! Kids and adults love it!!!
Any of Kristyns recipes are top notch and a never fail!!!
Oh thank you so much!!
These are the best! We like them topped with French fried onions!
This dish is always a hit at every family gathering or pot=luck I have ever brought it to. People ask me for the recipe every time!
Love these!
I absolutely love funeral potatoesI like to make them for potluck dinners and if I’m I like to make them for potluck dinners and if I’m having a I like to make them for potluck dinners and if I’m having a large crowd for dinner at home. Always a huge hit except for with 1 daughter who doesn’t eat cheese ! Her loss
I love, love, love this casserole dish. It reminds me of my favorite side dish at Cracker Barrel. Rich, cheesy and yummy, these potatoes were a big hit with my family and friends. You know it’s good when everyone wants the recipe!
Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed the potatoes!
Hi do you think cream of celery will work or will the flavor change a lot
I find you can use cream of anything and they come out well! My mom’s been making them for years 🙂 we’ve used cream of mushroom, etc.
Funeral Potatoes have become a staple at my family’s Christmas gathering. We regularly have 15+ people. This recipe is very easy to adapt as needed. If I only have salted butter on hand, I skip adding the salt.
I skip the cornflakes and add a layer of cheese on top of it (additional to what is already in the recipe).
These funeral potatoes were a hit at our house!!! I did have to use pepperjack cheese though, as it was expired and I needed it not to go to waste. We will always use pepperjack as we like the added kick! Thank you for the delicious recipe. I decided to make another batch as this first one will be gone by tonight.
These were pretty good. I wish the recipe made less for my family of 3, but they tasted good. Needed a little pepper.
Hi there! I’m wondering if you could clarify if the potatoes need to be thawed first in the make ahead version? I noticed it said thaw in the refrigerator overnight and just wanted to make sure the extra water from the potatoes doesn’t make everything too soggy? Thank you so much for this recipe! We’re excited to have it on the Christmas dinner table!
Oh I hope you enjoy it! I always like to thaw the potatoes first, even when prepping early so that it doesn’t get too soggy. I’ve found the best results doing that.
I love how creamy these are and how versatile as you can add extras depending on the entree or your family preferences. They are one of my very favorite potato casseroles 😋😋😋
This is 1 of my favorite dishes! I’m so glad to finally have a recipe for this dish ! I can’t wait to get into the kitchen and whip it up!
A resounding favorite!! A go to especially when hosting and need a larger quantity. So simple to increase quantities.
Love all your recipes! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Thank you for posting this recipe. Someone made this a few times for work potlucks. Didn’t know what it was called.
Have made our version a couple times and it’s always hit.
The real reason these are called funeral potatoes is because THEY’RE TO DIE FOR! Just the best!
I love that!! 🙂 So glad you enjoy the recipe!
I need to know if I triple this recipe do I still bake it for 45 minutes or does it need longer baking time ?
I have made this recipe for years. It’s always very popular.
TOTALLY LOVE, had to cut in half cause its just me and my husband, we both were going mmmm
theses are so good
I LOVE YOUR FUNERAL POTATOES RECIPE ITS EASY TO MAKE AND VERY GOOD. BEING UP IN YEARS I DONT TRY ANYTHING NEW I AM USED TO BAKE POTATO OR SCALLOPED POTATOES.
YOUR CHESSY POTATO RECIPE IS VERY GOOD ALSO. I AM GOING TO ORDER YOUR COOK BOOK.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR GOOD RECIPES.
You’re welcome!! Thanks for the support with the cookbook and giving the recipes a try!
We love your recipe for this wonderful side dish. Creamy, cheesy potatoes melt in your mouth and the topping has the perfect crunch to make this dish terrific! I serve it with any main dish and I’ve been known to skip the. Main dish and eat a plate of Funeral Potatoes by themselves. Thanks for this 5 star recipe. We love it!
These are the ultimate comfort food–I love them!
So delicious! I could eat this every day!!
Delicious! I will be adding to my holiday side dishes. It is a kid approved dish. Just mix and bake . Easy and delicious, what could be better.
Everyone in my family loves these potatoes! Easy to put together, and smells so good while they’re cooking!
Kristyn’s funeral potatoes are always my go-to! I have made this recipe for years and EVERYONE loves it! We make them for Easter, Christmas, funerals or just when we’re in the mood for some yummy, cheesy, gooey potatoes! I usually make mine with shredded potatoes…it’s my favorite! Yum!!
Sue from Utah
Love this recipe, brings back good memories.
Unfortunately, I am the only one in my extended family who doesn’t c this was huge and I thank you for it. I come from a family in my family who doesn’t cook all that great. Last week for family dinner, where there were at least 20 people there, it was a potluck and I made your funeral potatoes. There was not even an ounce left of those when all was said and done (that NEVER happens). And several people made a point to tell me how good they were. This was huge and I thank you for it.
*cook all that well.
This is my favorite casserole of all time! I use shredded hashbrowns and plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. And I agree, cornflakes are the best topping!
Delicious! So easy to make and always requested at family dinners.
These potatoes are so yummy! The cheese and potatoes together are so creamy and delicious! I always double the recipe or take half of the recipe and put it in the freezer before it’s cooked for another quick side dish for another time.
Cheesy Potato Casserole is a must have for any gathering. It’s the number one request from grandkids to adults!
The ease of preparing a day before is a big time saver.
Thank you for another great version of this holiday staple.
My sister-in-law makes this for our get togethers. Never knew the name. So funny too because our father-in-law was a mortician.
No way? That’s awesome!! Such a fitting name then. 😉
My adult kids ask for this dish whenever we are getting to together for a meal.
This recipe has become the ultimate in my family. I have been cooking for over 50 years and tried thousands of new recipes but this has always been the #1 request. Sometimes the simplest and oldest recipes like this one is often the best. So if you are a new cook please add it to your recipe file. The only substitute might be to use cream of celery soup if you do not have the chicken version. Tried using panko once in place of the corn flakes and it was not a good day. Make as is. And maybe make 2. There will probably be no leftovers to store. But you will be a star among your family and friends!
I love this recipe. I have been using it for years. A friend gave it to me at a potluck a long time ago
These are always met with positive comments and requests for the recipe. Goes with everything!
I especially love this recipe with ham. I usually use cooked potatoes, but have used frozen in a pinch.
This is a staple in our home for holidays!
These potatoes are so cheesy and dreamy!
Easy to make and Enjoyed by everyone.
This was so easy and turned out delicious!
I have always made mine from scratch. My sister-in-law, who was an Iowa farm girl, uses fresh boiled, skinned potatoes and we shred them. I use 1/2 & 1/2, a stick of butter and of course top with cheddar cheese and the buttery cornflakes. They taste so much better to us because all of the ingredients are fresh. I’m Sure it’s a matter of what you are used to as to which you would prefer. Regardless, I am writing this on Thanksgiving and wish everyone who celebrates, a blessed, Happy ThanksgivIn! 🦃🍁🤎🧡
Oh my! These are so good
I made them with shredded potatoes and Trader Joe’s cream of portabella soup and half jack/cheddar. LOVE the buttery cornflakes! I added some chopped green onions too. Yum! Will be making more for thanksgiving and Christmas.
Such a HIT with my family and friends! We decided to jazz up our holiday and entertaining menus and wanted to give this recipe a try. My two little boys loved helping out by crushing the cornflake topping for us. 🙂 Simple and such a delicious recipe. I can never go wrong trying out anything from you!
Thank you!! So glad you all enjoyed the potatoes!
This is my go to recipe for any potluck dinner. My family and friends rave about this all the time. So easy and delicious.
Your funeral potatoes go for all large groups. Potlucks especially. I have created these frequently. Even in ½ amounts. My family loves lives them
I absolutely love this recipe. I make it quite often in our household. And with the leftovers since there are only two of us I definitely freeze them to enjoy later
The BEST! Easy to prepare and loved by all I’ve served them to.
My favorite side dish that I know I will eat at least once a year for Christmas. I always look forward to eating Christmas dinner cuz I know we will be having this.
Love this dish!! I use potato chips instead of corn flakes, but everything else I keep the same. Such an easy crowd pleaser!
Funeral Potatoes, would be a big hit around this house. Thank you
This is a family favorite. You cannot go wrong with funeral potatoes. They’re the absolute best, always a crowd-pleaser.
These potatoes are amazing and sadly there are never any leftovers!
These are always a hit in my house! Super easy to make and so delicious!
0.75 could you have made it 3/4 cup..
Yep, same thing! 🙂
This is absolutely amazing! A must-have on our holiday menu!
This funeral potatoes recipe is indeed creamy, rich and flavorful! It is phenomenal – definitely a crowd favorite.
How do i reheat these to keep the crispy topping?
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mde tis recipe and it was a big hit with our guests. THe made it exactly as your recipe with only minor changes. I did add some dehydrated onion about 1 to 2 tbsp with a little water to rehydrate them. I also added about a TBSP of dehydrated chives. I used panko italian seasoned bread crumbs for the top since I didn’t have any corn flakes. It turned out delicious. Everyone kept saying how good they thought the potatoes were. Thanks for the greaat recipe! I will definitey be making these again!!
You’re welcome!! So glad you enjoyed the potatoes!
How long would you need to bake them if making a triple batch??
I don’t know exactly…. you will definitely want to increase the baking time (if combining them all into one large pan). You’ll know they are fully heated through when the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted. I’d say check around an hour and go from there.
If I use Panko crumbs, I mix them with butter, I assume?
Yes! You would do the same thing with the panko crumbs as you would with the cornflakes.
Oooh I had my sister make these for our family dinner! When I say they are wonderful! It does not even begin to say how great they are!! The best ever!!!
These sound GREAT. I haven’t made them yet though. I was wondering, can you shred raw potatoes and then cook normally? I saw a tip that if using raw potatoes to cute and cook them first. I don’t want them cubed though — would prefer shredded. Should I par boil them?
You could use shredded hash browns (frozen) rather than the cubed potatoes. You could also shred your own potatoes. So yes, par boiled would work just fine!
It is just myself and my husband could this recipe divided and frozen for smaller portions.
Yes, absolutely!
Delicious! This is the recipe I have been searching and searching for!
I made these for a funeral lunch (go figure, right?) with some minor variations. I used Campbell’s Cream of chicken soup with herbs, store brand (Food Club) O’Brien potatos (28.5 oz), and Kraft Mexican 4 cheese blend, with panko bread crumb topping. I omitted the salt, because I used salted butter, but beyond that, the same amounts of everything that the directions specify.
Maybe those who complain this is too bland should experiment a bit, as described above. Anyhow, you don’t necessarily want something really spicy for a funeral; bland with some taste is probably okay in that instance.
Anyway, it turned out well; thank you!
My favorite large crowd potato casserole.
The best funeral potatoes ever. The ratio of everything is perfect.
What happens if you forgot to thaw the potatoes? I got into a hurry
I put mine in a colander and ran cold water over them. Thawed really fast! Then I laid them out on a cookie sheet with paper towels and tried to press out as much liquid as possible. Didn’t take long at all.
Our family loves these!
I just made these for Easter they were a big hit. I added an extra can of cheddar cheese soup and 4 green onions chopped. Thanks so much.
How can I make it without using cream of chicken soup? The stuff they put in there is gross.
You could probably search online for a homemade cream of chicken soup. Then just use that in place of the canned soup.
Any creamed soup will work. Cream of potato, mushroom, onion, celery … I’ve used them all. All perfect!
Great recipe! I have a question — has anyone tried adding more than 1 can of soup to up the creaminess? Maybe 1 1/2 cans? Some recipes call for double the sour cream but I have folks that do not love sour cream in my family and I’m afraid that would make it too tangy. Any suggestions would be welcome!
I love the funeral potato casserole. We serve it a lot where I’m from. It is popular there in Louisiana. Thank you for sharing this and all recipes that you share. Love your web page. You have a beautiful family too.
Thank you so much!! I’m so glad to have you here on the site. Happy to hear you enjoy the funeral potatoes too! 🙂
Love love love!
Best potato casserole. Always asked for by my family. Just the right amount of potatoes, cheese and crunch with a creamy sauce.
Great dish to feed a large family gathering. Tastes great
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Comforting and delicious, everyone loves them! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed the potatoes!
these are the best taste great for cookouts and left overs are delish
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Made this last night. It was easy to make and delicious. I used shredded hash brown potatoes and added more onion powder than called for along with some garlic powder. Turned out very flavorful. Thanks for the recipe. Will definitely be making this again
Funeral Potatoes are the best. Great for a crowd.
I think so too!! Glad you think that! Thank you!
These are the very best. We really like the corn flake topping. Never any leftovers. Thanks for the yummy recipe
I think so too!! Never anything left, which I love! Thank you!
I think I would use frosted flakes. A little sweet on top. Yum!
I love this recipe! I’ve made it many times since the first time I tasted it. A crowd-pleaser, for sure!
I agree!! It’s always the first thing gone! Thanks for sharing!!
Love, love, LOVE these Funeral Potatoes! ♥️😋
So happy you do!! Thank you!
My sister makes this for every gathering. LOVE.
Haha!! It’s the perfect side & goes with almost everything!! Thank you!
My family LOVES these potatoes!! I found this recipe a couple of years ago and it’s the only funeral potato recipe I use now. I add diced ham to it to make it a main dish.
Diced ham is delicious in it!! Thanks for sharing!!
I use all organic ingredients to keep food as healthy as possible. That said buttered organic bread crumvs make a tasty topping. Very tasty. Yum
I’ll have to try those! Thank you!
Love these my family has been making a variation of this recipe for years. I did dice an onion and saute it with the butter before adding and I also use french fried onions for the topping. I will definitely try corn flakes and ritz in the future. My family loves and I could eat literally everyday of the week!!!
We could too!! The french fried onions on top would be delicious too!!
These are delicious for breakfast or dinner. I don’t use the cornflakes when serving for breakfast. I love the freezer instructions.
I agree!! Thanks for sharing that!!
We love these potatoes and fix them especially when we have house guests as they make a large casserole dish full.
looks easy and delicious! can’t wait to try this.
One of my favorites with ham. And it’s so easy!
My husband requests this for his birthday and father’s day every year. It’s so good, easy, and turns out perfect every time. Don’t tell… But I think he likes it better than his mom’s recipe 🤣
My family loves this recipe and I make it for a lot of our get togethers. My church has this recipe in our “Funeral Food Booklet” and it is recipe that is requested to be served at most of our services.
While I am not a potato fan, I will eat this potato dish. What I’m not a fan of is the texture, and this recipe completely changes the texture of the potato.
Thanks for trying it!
Great tasting and easy to feed a group
Yes, it could feed a lot!! Thanks for sharing that!
Funeral potatoes are a tried and true family favorite. They are a good choice for any occasion or no occasion at all.
I totally agree!! They are my family’s favorite too!
These cheesy potatoes have been a staple on every holiday along with the mashed potatoes, you can never have enough potatoes! I love your recipes, they are always easy and delicious!
Awe, thank you so much for saying that!!
Amazing and delicious!! Made it over the holidays and it was a great alternative to boring mashed potatoes.
It sure is!! Glad you liked them! Thank you!
This is best potato casserole i have tried. My family loves it.
I am so happy they do! Thanks for sharing that!
Such a great funeral potato recipe — this is the one we always use!
Yay! I am glad you do! Thank you!!
These potatoes are a staple, thank you for a reliable, easy and delicious potato recipe that is great at home but also travels well for any occasion.
Glad to share!! Thank you for saying that!
We love funeral potatoes! They are tasty and easy to make! We usually use breadcrumbs in place of cornflakes because that’s what we have on hand, but either is good!
I made this recipe for my family dinner and they were devoured! So easy and will definitely be a keeper for a recipe!
Been slowly getting out of my comfort zone with baking and cooking and decided to make something new for dinner today and let me tell you I am very impressed! I am a huge fan of anything with corn flakes and I’ve never heard of this recipe before so I tried it tonight and it was delicious! Definitely will be trying this for the holidays this year with my family! 🙂
Way to go!! Glad you tried them & liked them!! Thank you so much!
i am going to try the funeral casserole
I hope you like them as much as we do!!
This recipe is delicious. A friend gave me this recipe. Tried other variations but the corn flakes was the best.
Glad you like it!! Thank you for sharing that!
I love these Funeral Potatoes! They are the best side dish for any gathering!
They really are! Thank you!!
Every time I serve these I always get lots of comments on how everyone loves them. I especially love to serve them at our big family gatherings with 50-100 people. Sometimes I like to sneak into the recipe a can or two of diced green chilies for a little extra zip.
Great idea!! Thanks for sharing that!
I never tired making this casserole.
Me either!! Thank you!
My kids LOVE these! We love to do them as a side when my husband grills.
So, do mine!! They go great with almost anything!!
I love funeral potatoes- i made it many times and my family and guests love it too and they asking what its called.
Happy to hear that!! Thank you!
Easy to make, everyone loves it! I can make it ahead of time needed.
That’s why I love it!! Glad you agree! Thank you!
This recipe is permanently saved on my phone… I make it for every occasion— potlucks, holidays, parties! SO delicious and SO easy!
So happy to hear that!! Thank you for sharing that!
I think I would really like these with toasted bread crumbs. I always wondered what Funeral potatoes were.
That would be delicious!! I’ll have to try that! Thanks for sharing!!
Funeral Potatoes are great and easy to make. Of course, I love anything potatoes and Lil Luna.
Awe, thank you!!
These are my families favorite! I have been making them for at least 35 years!! They call them Cheesy Poratoes 😉
I am New to your website, but have truly enjoyed it!
Have a blessed day.
Yay, welcome!! I hope you find some other recipes to try 🙂 Thank you!
I have made the funeral potatoes and the egg and sausage casserole which made my hungry family happy. 5stars on both.
Thank you so much!
This is always a great go to recipe at a split second when someone asks you to help with a meal for a neighbor in need! We love it for our Easter and Christmas dinners. My grandkids devour it so I end up making 2 of them so we all can enjoy it!!!
Yummy to the tummy 😋
I agree with all of that!! That’s why I love it, too! Thank you!
This dish is amazing, I can’t believe how easy it is to make. 5 stars.
I love this recipe! I make it for more than just funerals! 🙂
These are a real crowd pleaser and complete any meal beautifully! There are never any leftovers, so make one to take and one to keep at home-sweet!
So perfect for my St. Patrick’s Day Bunco! Will thankfully not need for a funeral! (Praying)!
Thank you for SO many great receipes. I love your site and especially your receipes. I use many of them! Don’t know how you have the time to do it all!
Thank you!
This dish is always a hit ! Just my husband and I, so when family visits, we look forward to enjoying this casserole. Easy to make, versatile with any meat , and usually no leftovers ! 😆
I like to use the ritz crackers for the topping, as I feel it adds just a bit more flavor. 😋
Funeral potatoes are one of my favorite potato dishes
Love these. I always bring them to all kinds of gatherings. Thanks for such a delicious recipe!
I love these potatoes. These are always great to take to a church dinner.
Quick and easy to prepare….and loved by everyone. This recipe reminds me of my husband’s precious grandmother. She brought them to every Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter family dinner. They’re delicious reheated for breakfast….though we typically don’t have any left over.
I’ve made these several times. Always a hit!
Absolutely delicious and so easy to make. I don’t really measure the cheese as our family says the more the merrier but I do follow the rest of the recipe. This is a go to for when we have company stay over.
I am looking forward to making this as I have never made funeral potatoes before. Gave it 5 stars just because it sounds so yummy and lil luna recipes never disappoint!
My family really loves them when they come to visit.
I just love these
These are the best!!
Just tried this for the first time and love it! Will definitely keep this recipe handy.
Our family loves funeral potatoes. I made them to go with steak and they were delicious. Also so easy to put together.
I have also frozen these and they work well.
I love these, especially when I use regular potatoes.
My family LOVES the Funeral Potatoes!!! It is a tradition for our family get together occasions.
Super simple recipe and I love putting it together the night before. I mix all the ingredients in a super large bowl. Then put it in a 9×13 casserole dish, cover, and slide it in the refrigerator till the next day. I usually use bran flakes on top but I have also used Stove Top stuffing on top (someone in the house ate the bran flakes). Both are yum-yum!
Thank you so much for sharing your recipes.
We love these! Something felt too morbid calling what we like so much Funeral Potatoes, so we call them Yummy Potatoes, because that’s what they are! Great dish and easy too. I appreciate the variation ideas.
These potatoes are one of my favorites to have with family gatherings! They perfectly compliment turkey, ham, grilled chicken and steak. For most instances I would choose these over mashed potato!
Family and friends loves this
My family loves these potatoes and they are so easy to make! They are always a big hit at large family get togethers!
These are my favorite potato dish to make for almost 50 years. You can never go wrong using this recipe……they go with anything, always smooth and creamy, taste awesome and easy and quick to make.
I have never made these but hear all the great comments – Definitely will be trying these soon.
Our family LOVES this recipe… it is our go to for almost every holiday!! It is quick to put together ahead of time ( feeeze it!) or that day. We now have a family member with allergies to corn & chicken so we use cream of mushroom soup & cover a little over half of casserole with the corn flake topping.
These potatoes are the best. I like how easy they are to put together. I have made them many times. They make a super great side for so many dinners. Thank you for all the recipes you share. And thank you for the drawing. This casserole would look amazing in them!!😍
This is my #1 comfort food, and it’s perfect for potlucks. My brother used to bring it to all family gatherings, and yep, we had it at his funeral last year too.
This is a fantastic recipe, my family loves it. I keep several in the freezer so I can pull one out when I need a side for dinner.
This is a no fail recipe! The best. I make it so many times each year
These are so delicious! Really like the corn flake topping!
These are a great side dish. Keep tin containers for easy cleanup or delivery. Another great dish.
I adore this dish and could eat it every single day! I sub Greek yogurt for the sour cream -makes it “healthier” -lol!
This are my favorite go to potatoes for any gathering. They are loved by everyone.
This has always been our family favorite but this recipe just took it up a notch! Lil Luna always has the best recipes, especially for someone cooking-impaired like me!
I love making this for my large family gatherings. We’ve eaten it for both brunch and dinner. Delicious!
This is the BEST recipe for funeral potatoes I’ve tried. And lil luna is my go-to site for dinner ideas!
My all-time favorite recipe! A friend once commented that she wished there were more funerals so she could eat some potatoes. So glad we don’t have to wait for that.
My mother’s go-to dish for family gatherings. We never called it “Funeral Potatoes” — everyone just said “Gram’s Potatoes”.
I’ve used this recipe as written but sometimes substitute cream of celery or cream of onion soup for the cream of chicken soup.
Love all your recipes!
I have made this many times and it’s always delicious. It’s “demanded” by my family at holidays and birthdays. I’ve even known one of them to make up a holiday in order to get someone to make these. Try them and you won’t be disappointed.
This is our easy go to dish. I almost always have all I gredients to hand and often add meat for a main dish. So good, so easy
I love this recipe. I mix dried onions in with the corn flakes, and it was so good. A family favorite!
I’ve been using this recipe for a long time, always turns out perfect. I’ve used foe Christmas parties, funerals and just Sunday dinners. I think it’s the best, and great for leftovers as well.
Absolutely love the funeral potato casserole! So creamy and delicious! This is always on the menu for any family dinner or gathering.
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Additional info….the ease of making this casserole is great for beginners also.
I tweeked it a bit. We really like garlic and chili powder….put some mild peppers 🌶 in it with no complaints.
This looks delicious so I am going with a 5 star review. I had not heard of these nor have I eaten them. Thanks for a new recipe!
Everyone loved these potatoes. This will be a regular item at our gatherings.
I am from Utah where the name originated but it is delicious no matter where you live. This version is very creamy and crunchy topping for the win!
My family loves this recipe! The leftovers taste even better. They get all crispy and yummy!
This is one of my favorite recipes. I do cook the onions a bit to where they are starting o Carmelize. Thank you.
These potatoes are a favorite for our family meals. Everybody loves them and I love the easy recipe!
My family loves this recipe!
My most requested recipe for a pot lick.
awesome casserole, made it and husband loved it
I’ve made this several times, usually for a Christmas gathering. I like the potato chip topping best.
Yum!! Easy and so tasty- what more could you want from a casserole?
I made this casserole over the weekend. I used cream of celery soup instead of cream of chicken and replaced the sour cream with Dean’s Ranch Dip from the dairy case. I also used O’Brien country hashg brown potatoes that contained peppers and onion. Delicious flavor and everyone loved them.
Love these potatoes! Always get great comments when I take them to a dinner.
Great recipe.
We love these BUT call them “Graduation Potatoes “ as they seem to be served at every graduation! We like the name better too! 😂 Thanks for all of your great recipes!
I am having trouble getting this to post. I do not mean to enter twice. This is a terrific recipe. I have made it many times. I usaully split the mix into 2 casseroles. I bake one and freeze one. It is handy to have one ready to go.
I have made this recipe many many times. Everyone loves it. It is too much for my family, so I always split the amount into 2 casseroles. I bake one and freeze one unbaked. It is convenient to have one ready.
I have made this recipe many many times. Everyone loves it. It is too much for my family, so I always split the amount into 2 casseroles. I bake one and freeze one unbaked. It is convenient to have one ready to go.
This recipe has been a family tradition for me! Potatoes are excellent and it is an easy recipe to make. LOVE these!!!!
By far my families favorite side dish at the holidays. So easy to make and the pan is always empty. Thanks for such a delicious recipe. Love the crunch on top also.
Great recipe that I have made on numerous occasions. Have added bacon bits, green onions, and green olives to change flavors and for variety. Love your recipes and site.
Love these potatoes just wish the name was a little happier!
I have made this casserole for many years. I take it to family reunions, pitch-in dinners, etc.
These are great! I make them all the time!!!
Four out of five of us loved these. My husband didn’t like the diced shape and said he prefers slices of potatoes. What does he know lol? I thought they were very easy to make and the rest of us enjoyed them. Even my little one year old granddaughter liked that she could pick up the little squares of potatoes and feed herself easily. We used the leftovers for breakfast in tortillas with scrambled eggs. Yum!
So easy to make and take, always a fan favorite!
Love, love this recipe. Have made them numerous times to take to our church dinners!
Oh my gosh!!! This recipe is my absolute “go to” dish for anything church or family related. It is so incredibly good. You can switch it up and add stuff like jalapeno’s or bacon, more cheese, different kinds of cheese or corn or or or… you can use your imagination… it is just a really great super easy dish.
Love these potatoes. A staple for Thanksgiving and Easter with baked ham. Easy to prepare ahead of time and plenty of leftovers.
I love Funeral Potatoes. We have them throughout the year, but for sure at Easter.
These are so delicious. They are creamy and everything you want in your funeral potatoes!
Amazingly delicious 😋
Thanks for the fun giveaway (pick me, pick me 😃)
It doesn’t have to be ONLY for funerals. This is a wonderful dish for just about anything you’re serving!! 😋
i tried them for the first time and my family loves them!
Love these so much! They always get devoured!
We love these potatoes for large family dinners. This recipe is slightly different than one I have used and I think it will have more flavor. Thanks!
This is a family favorite. I’ve been making this for holidays and will continue to do so. Everyone who has tasted it loves it.
This is a favorite of ours for the holidays every year – I’ve been making it consistently for years now and it’s always a huge hit! We’ve tried other funeral potato recipes and this is, by far, the best one!
These are delicious potatoes and so easy to prepare. We look forward to them every time they’re on our “menu”!
This recipe is ALWAYS a hit! We make it every EASTER for sure. It’s a family tradition but it is also my daughters fav meal! She makes a pan for herself and eats it morning, noon and night until it’s gone! It’s the perfect combo of flavors and so creamy and delish. We LOVE it
So easy to put together used panko crumbs instead and delicious!
I’ve made this a number of times – you can add some shredded cheese, but our crew does not like the cornflakes on top. I also add some grated onion in them!
Love this recipes, we add some bacon to make it different and wonderful
NY family love these tasty potatoes
My kids are picky about their funeral potatoes and they loved this one! So easy!!
Very confused! Ingredients call for 1.5 sticks of butter, but directions only use 3/4 cup. I increased for 32 people.
1.5 stick of butter is the same as 3/4 cup. Two sticks of butter is 1 cup. So the recipe should be showing the correct amounts. 🙂
This is a great recipe for get-together or Church activity!!!!! Everyone loves this!
My dil made these for Christmas…. Fantastic!
Everyone loved this
Best ever 🤤🤤🤤🤤
If I triple this recipe do I triple the cook time or no?!? Help!!!!
Are you cooking the tripled recipe in one large dish? If you are making 3 9×13 pans, the cook time will remain the same. If combining it into one large dish, you will certainly need to increase the baking time. It may not need to be tripled. Since everything is already cooked, the oven just heats it all through and melts the cheese. So I’d increase the time and then just check/test it. Once the potatoes are golden and crispy on top and bubbling inside, it’s done! 🙂
When my step-kids’ mom passed several years ago, we had a memorial at our house for family and friends, but especially for the kids who were 10, 12, and 16. Our friends brought some funeral potatoes, but we decided to call them ‘party potatoes’ because the term funeral potatoes was upsetting to our 10-year old. We still call them party potatoes.
So good. I made minor changes out of necessity. I only had 12 oz of sour cream, so I added 2 oz of heavy whipping cream. I didn’t have Corn Flakes, so I made some bread crumbs from white bread I had in the fridge instead. So good. Thanks for the recipe.
Family favorite
We make these for every holiday meal! They are my husband’s favorite. Sometimes we squeeze some ranch in there too because that’s how my husband’s mom made them growing up.
Old faithful recipe!!
There are so many effing ads that I never got around to the recipe
but you made it to the comment section 🤣
I followed this recipe for a while and I am making it again for Thanksgiving, the texture, taste, smell, everything is outstanding when you follow this recipe from Kristyn!
5 out of 5 for sure!
This is truly an unbelievable recipe, a must try this holiday season, your family and friends will ENVY you!
Could I make this same thing but in a roaster oven? I’m sorry if it’s a dumb question but I just bought a roaster oven and never used it before.
this recipe slays
love this one…have made it many times. Are the quantities different? I seem to recall 2-12 oz bags? I just don’t want to make it incorrectly if it has changed. Thanks!
Comfort food for sure! So good and easy.
My vote is for funeral potatoes!
Funeral potatoes is my go to for a potato side dish. Have made it sooo many times and everyone is always pleased! You can change things up a bit or keep it as is. Its a time saver (can prepare the night before and bake when ready) and since it goes into a 13×9 dish it fits easily in the fridge! Win win win!!
Lil Luna is at the top of my recipe list ☺ Thank you for all the wonderful recipes AND love reading your posts. I can relate to so much ❤
This makes me so happy to hear! I’m so glad you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Always a staple and so easy to make! Very yummy!! Too good to not be made only for funerals!
Couldn’t agree more!! 😉
My aunt used to make this for our family gatherings. She passed recently so I was excited to see this recipe that looks just like what she must have used for her special potatoes. I can’t wait to make this at our next family get-together. I know it will be delicious just like her potatoes always were.
These are my favorite type of potatoes.
These are one of the families all time favorites
My family loves these potatoes. I have to make them for every gathering.
The family loves it. it has become our granddaughter’s signature dish to make!
Was a HUGE hit for Easter, and have had many requests to make this again for Thanksgiving! 🙂
My vote is definitely for these potatoes. I have made them several times and hot diggity dog they get scarfed down really really fast. They are a fabulous alternative to boring mashed potatoes and lets be real, who doesn’t love crunchy browned buttery cornflakes on top of yummy potato cheesy goodness?
Oops forgot to rate!
Always a go to for family functions, but the sweet potato casserole may be a new favorite!
Thank you for the wonderful, and easy to follow recipes.
This looks sooooooo good!! The only reason I didn’t give this 5 stars is cause I haven’t actually made it yet. My co-worker has and is the one who directed me to your page and I/We haven’t looked back. But I am def making this this year for Thanksgiving. I’m actually making a practice batch this weekend.
This recipe is awesome! We make this for every big holiday meal (and halve it, sometimes to make other times :D). It’s a family favorite!
This is a recipe that never disappoints! I haven’t made it for a while, so thanks for sharing it! I think it would be a great side for our Thanksgiving meal!
Funeral potatoes are always a comfort food we look forward to! Thank you for the great recipes!! I love to do fresh potatoes, I peel, shred and then quickly parboil the shreds for just 3 minutes, drain and then bake in the oven like normal along with other ingredients. Sooo good!
Funeral potatoes are the best!! A must at Thanksgiving. The cheesier the better.
Love these! Making for Thanksgiving this year
Great variation and way to jazz up potatoes
These are definitely the best.
Family Favorite!! SO good!
This is my all time favorite potato dish!!!
I’m definitely going to try these out for thanksgiving! the crunch with the creaminess sounds really good
I have made this dish for so very many years but with shredded hash browns. Never knew they had another name other than “Harvest Potatoes”. My husband’s absolute favorite. They are also a hit and requested often by family and friends. I give credit to my best friend’s mother who made them for a gathering many years ago and graciously shared the recipe which she had actually found in a magazine.
Here in Idaho we love our potatoes! 😉 We call them funeral potatoes too. We live in an agricultural area with lots of potatoes, and this is one of my favorite potato recipes. I like the tips and variations your recipe gives! This recipe gets my vote for a great Thanksgiving side. Delicious and feeds a crowd!
I hope to be able to make these for Thanksgiving this year <3
I have tried a lot of funeral potato recipes, but this recipe is by far the best! No need to look further.
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My mind was blown! After taking a bite I complete forgot I was at my Uncles funeral! Would definitely eat and make again!
I’ll definitely be making the Funeral Potatoes for our Thanksgiving meals. I’ve been making this recipe for a couple of years now and it never disappoints. My family loves it.
This recipe works every time. It’s not Thanksgiving without it!!
The best potatoes I’ve ever had!! Absolutely love these! 💯😋
Trying something new this year and making these for my traditional family…
My family loves these Cheesy Hashbrowns. We don’t use the corn flakes on top as the potatoes and cheese brown nicely and we cook them way longer than you suggest, at least an hour and a half. They are lip-smacking good.
Who doesn’t adore these, breakfast, lunch or dinner? Sad name, fulfilling main or side.
I made these 2 weeks ago. They are amazing! We love funeral potatoes and will definitely be making these this Thanksgiving. Thank you for the recipe!
These look so yummy. I need to make these for Thanksgiving.
I plan to make funeral potatoes for Thanksgiving – thanks for the recipe and tips.
These are incredible! My entire family devoured the pan!! Will definitely be making again!
This is a great recipe. We will be attending 2 Thanksgiving dinners this year. I plan to make the Funeral potatoes for 1 and Sweet Potato Casserole for the other. I didn’t rate it the first time.
We will be attending 2 Thanksgiving dinners this year. I plan to make the Funeral potatoes for 1 and Sweet Potato Casserole for the other.
Can’t wait to make for Thanksgiving. I’ve made before but lost recipe. These are soon good
I enjoyed the FUNERAL POTATOES !!!!! Rated them a 10 !!!!!
I recently signed up for emails and I have been trying alot of your recipes. TUMMY
Hope I win the contest for the gift card.
Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!
Hi, Lil! I will be making these for Thanksgiving.
These are a family favorite and I will be making them again this year for Thanksgiving! They are alway requested for the holidays. Another great recipe 😊
I keep hearing about this recipe and cant wait to try it out this year. Thank you!
My aunt introduced these potatoes to our family back in the 60s !! She called them party potatoes ! They’ve been a family must have for all special holiday dinners ! The great thing about them other than being delicious,is that they stay hot during the whole meal !
Fantastic recipe, especially nice that you can mostly make it ahead.
This is a long-time favorite. It would be on the Thanksgiving menu if it weren’t for the mashed potatoes and gravy that my wife won’t give up.
These are the best !! Always a hit !💕
This is a go-to recipe! I change out the cereal topping for Fried Onions in a container. It’s wonderful!
Love these! Will be making them this year for Thanksgiving. Not just for funerals anymore. 😉
I normally have the same side every year, mash potato.
I decided to try the funeral potatoes for dinner a few weeks ago and they will now be my Thanksgiving side. So delicious with alot of flavor.
My daughter had these a couple of times and raved about them. Unfortunately I wasn’t sure what she was talking about. You have to understand, my daughter is someone who eats box Mac and cheese with hot dogs. So if I can get her to have something else she likes, I will.make them for her.
These I love with the potato chips toppings! This will be my Dish!
My go to potato recipe is Funeral Potatoes. I always double the recipe because everyone wants to take some home. I’ve asked if they would rather have some other kind of potato, and the answer is always “NO”.
This is one of my husband’s favorites and must have at Thanksgiving and Christmas!
I must admit that the first time I had these potatoes was….at a reception after a funeral. Your recipe is so delicious and will definitely be served at the Thanksgiving table this year! 🦃🥔
This has been family favorite and I have taken it to almost every dinner for probably 10 years. My friends remind me that I have that great potato recipe.
Best ever potato recipe—a classic! Fifteen yr old grandson insists on this dish for Thanksgiving.
This one for sure.
So good and creamy and just the right amount of crunchy topping!
Love these! My mom always made them.
This is my go to recipe for big dinners! It’s delicious and super easy. My daughter has made them for us for a couple of years and she said when she has her own place, she will be making them too!
I’m out of sour cream at the moment, could I substitute with more cream of chicken?
I cast my vote for Funeral Potatoes because they are so cheesy and creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside. What more could you want!
The best!! Love this recipe especially for a comfort food or to even take to a family when making dinner for them
These are so delicious!
This is the best recipe for get togethers. My family always asks for it. Definitely a must try if you’ve never made before, you won’t be sorry.
This is really a simple and a tasty recipe! Anything with sour cream and cheese is the best! I will be making this for our Thanksgiving. Thanks!😁
Love these! I love this recipe! My mom used to grate potatoes after boiling for hers. I never made them because it was too much work. I love that these use hash browns!! Why didn’t I ever think of that?! So yummy! I like to put a little garlic & herb Mrs. Dash in them too!
The crunch on top makes this the perfect side dish any night. Such a family favorite!
Love, love these potatoes. These are my go to side dish at the holidays. My family especially loves the crispy flakes on top.
This is a must-make! We’ve been making this for years and it is a best-loved recipe in our home. A true comfort food dish. We love the crispy topping.
This is my go-to recipe for Funeral/Cheesy Potatoes. They turn out so good! This recipe has the perfect combo of ingredients. We always have these potatoes with ham for Christmas, and I bring them to family gatherings often. My whole family, extended family and husband’s extended family loves this recipe.
My all-time favorite potato recipe! This is my go-to, especially for holiday parties because it feeds a ton of people and they always love it!
I’ve tried several recipes for Funeral Potatoes and this one is definitely the BEST!! My family gave it rave reviews & it’s always one of the first dishes to go at a get together!
This recipe is the best. Just made 3 pans for an open house at 1:00 today.
I don’t do the topping. Never anything left.
Bonnie
Thanks for sharing! I’m so glad you could use the recipe for the open house!
Airfryer??
I have not made these in the air fryer before. So I’m not sure what to tell you for times or temp… there might be some air fryer funeral potato recipes online you could look to as a reference for cooking times.
So yummy!!! I love making this dish during the fall/winter time when we need some yummy comfort food to endure the snow 😂😁 Plus it’s a classic here in Utah and super easy to make
This is the best recipe I have found for these potatoes! And I think thawing and rinsing them is important. This is the first time I have done that. I made a triple batch and took them to a graduation party. They were gone in about an hour and a half and everybody was asking for the recipe! I am making them today for Father’s Day! Awesome recipe!
I’m so glad you love the potato recipe! They are yummy ones. Thanks for sharing!
I make it all the time with cream of mushroom soup. My daughter was allergic to chicken. She is now gluten and dairy free so I have made it for her with dairy free sour cream and butter and cheese. I get a gluten free soup online and I mix it with rice milk she said it is really good.
Thanks for sharing what you do, especially making them gluten and dairy free! I’m so glad that you enjoy the potatoes!
I added bacon and green onions. A big hit.
Yummy! So glad you enjoy the potatoes!
Love the flavor of this dish. The hash browns were not soft still had a little crunch to them which I didn’t care for. Should I have cooked longer. The dish was bubbly hot. Has anyone else complained about this issue.
This is delish! Sometimes I add cubed ham and peas… Very versatile!
Mmmm I bet those additions are tasty! So glad you love the dish.
Great Recipe! I couldn’t remember exactly how my mom made these but this was extremely helpful. The only real difference is my mom always used minced onions instead of onion powder and we use shredded potatoes. Try them in a shallow baking pan if you like them crispy.. it’s like an edge piece everytime lol.
Glad this recipe could help you out!! Thanks for sharing what you did.
Hey quick question, I see that this recipe is for 16 but a 9×13 pan would serve 8-10. Also, I saw that you are supposed to have 2 bags of potatoes for this recipe. I remember making this in one pan off of a different blog with only one bag of diced potatoes and it was very rich.
Yes, so this recipe fits in one 9×13 pan. We say 16 servings because typically it is served as a side dish. If you were having this as the main dish, it may only serve 8-10. And two bags of the 12 oz potatoes. If you get a larger bag (sometimes they come in 32 oz bags), you certainly wouldn’t need two. Hopefully that helps answer your question!
Looks good. Please specify what size chicken soup can to use. There are two sizes.
It’s just the regular 10.5 oz can. Hope you enjoy the potatoes!
So glad you asked this! I was wondering the same thing!
Could you tell me what a serving size is (in ounces?)
Thank you!
I made it with pepper jack cheese and jalapeños. It was delicious
Hi, I made these last year and they were amazing, so I am so excited to make them again this year. But for the life of me I can’t remember if I used salted or unsalted butter in the recipe, can anyone help me out??
Thank you!!
I always use salted.
I think you can do either. If you use unsalted, you can control the amount of salt the dish has by adding how much you like. But I use salted butter for this recipe a lot and it turns out yummy!! Hope the potatoes turned out delicious!
I made these for a work potluck and rhey were a hit. I had to send the recipe in our work group chat because so many people requested it. Thank you!
You’re welcome!! I’m so glad to hear they were a hit!
Can I use regular frozen hashed browns? I can’t find the cubes.
Awesome recipe!!! This was a definite hit with my family!
Could I bake these in a 250 degree oven since I will have meat cooking at a lower temp
So easy and good! I have made it several times over the last couple years, and always get rave reviews, the best they’ve had, recipe requests ( all credit to Lil’ Luna), what did I do different than others…I have no idea!
Highly recommend as written. 5 stars from Iowa!
Do these have to be completely thawed before cooking ? I’ve never had to thaw before baking.
I like to thaw before baking so that there isn’t extra water/no mushy potatoes after baking. I recommend doing it, but if you want to try without thawing, you’ll have to let us know how they turn out. 🙂
I have always let them sit our for about 15min so basically still frozen, they just take a lot longer to cook. Atleast an hour. I’m going to try this recipe, I have always combined everything in one bowl together so interested in trying it this way. I put a half cup of melted butter mixed in the another half drizzled over the cornflakes on top. It is amazing.
I made these for a funeral and everyone loved them. I had never heard of funeral potatoes before I was assigned to make them. I knew I could always trust a lil’Luna recipe to be a hit!!
Aw, thank you!! So glad they were a hit!
Golden mushroom soup is a good substitute for the cream of chicken. It gives it a great golden color. Also Mayo can substitute for melted butter in recipe. Of course no melting the Mayo just throw it in.
This looks great – I’m going to make it for our family Christmas party. Question – has anyone modified this to be vegetarian? I think I have a few veg. family members – maybe cream of mushroom? If it’s not a good sub, I’ll just make ’em as is 🙂 Thanks for any help!
I have always used cream of chicken, but cream of mushroom could probably work too, as far as consistency goes. It’ll just have a slightly different flavor, but I imagine would still be yummy.
I used cream of onion soup to make it vegetarian friendly and it tasted good. The recipe was way too greasy for me though.
I never use the butter and they turn out great. Not greasy at all.
Hi Raelene,
Do you leave out the butter all together or just leave it out of the potato mixture part? I’m wondering if you add it to the corn flake part.
Thanks!
I prefer it with cream of mushroom. 🙂 The entire dish is really forgiving. Childhood memories in a casserole form.
thank you I have been searching for this recipe
Love how easy and fast this recipe is! So so delicious!
These are so yummy and easy to make!! I can eat the whole pan myself!!😋
A Utah staple dish at every holiday! Love how quick and easy the recipe is! Always a hit 😁
These were fantastic and turned out amazing, just like everything else we had for our Thanksgiving dinner!! Thanks for the great recipe! I prepped it the day before Thanksgiving and just left the potatoes in a round flat strainer to thaw, then once softened i put the strainer of potatoes on top of the cheesy mixture in a closed mixing box and left right in the fridge until the next day. I would highly recommend this recipe to others!
Delicious comfort food! Easy recipe to whip up for dinner.
Oh my, so so good. The entire family gobbled it up and there was none left. Definitely will be making again.
This is seriously so yummy! A favorite of my family when I make it! So easy to make and so good!
A classic! We love the corn flake topping!
Funeral potatoes are my family’s FAV!!
My go to Christmas Recipe!
As a Utah native, I’ve tried a lot of funeral potatoes and this recipe is hands down the best! It even converted my husband who always hated the chunks of onion other recipes call for.
So so good. Made these for Thanksgiving and they were the 1st side dish to be eaten. Definitely will be making them for Christmas.
The best! Use it all the time and if you have leftovers, its good for days reheated. My family loves it also and they said it was their favorite side from Thanksgiving!
Do you cook the full 45-50 minutes with the corn flakes on top without burning them, or do you add them on at the end?
My go to dish for potlucks! So good!
Thank you!!
I want to make this using real potatoes. Do I need to pre cook the potatoes first? Not sure how to go about that.
Yes, you can definitely make this with real potatoes. And yes, you’ll want to bake the potatoes first and then cube or shred them. The potatoes mostly just heat up in the oven with the other ingredients, so I’d not recommend cubing them raw.
Question: to make ahead of time – make today and cook tomorrow, do you just prep everything (besides the cornflakes) and put it in the 9×13 dish and put in the fridge?
Loves these potatoes! Trying to save time on thanksgiving by prepping beforehand!
Hi Cali! Hope your Funeral Potatoes turned out well for the holiday. To answer the question, yes, that’d exactly what I would have done. Prep everything, keep in the fridge and then layer the cornflakes right before baking. 🙂
I just ran across your recipe. I was going to make my funeral potatoes in the crockpot but realized this recipe does not call for butter. Is it because it’s cooking in a crock pot that I omit? Will it effect the outcome if I add butter or is it not needed?
It shouldn’t affect the outcome… it would probably just affect the flavor of the dish. Some recipes call for butter in the funeral potatoes and some don’t. We have a Crockpot Cheesy Potato recipe we love on our site as well that I’ll share with you: https://lilluna.com/crockpot-cheesy-potatoes/
I have not yet tried this recipe but giving it 5 stars because it looks so good. I plan to bring it to my book club’s pot luck in December because it looks divine! I am so happy to have found you, Kristyn, and hope to see much more of you in the future. I am 85 years old and always ready and willing to try new recipes. Thanks for this and keep up the great work!
Oh thank you so much!! We’ll certainly pass along to sentiments to Kristyn. That is so wonderful that you are still in the kitchen trying new things and experimenting! Great inspiration for us all. 🙂
Can I put the cubed potatoes in the fridge at 9am (in a colander with a bowl under so they still drain) , will they be thawed and ready to cook when I get home at 5? Or will that make them mushy?
Thanks in advance 🙂
I imagine they will be ready to go by then!
This recipe is a staple in my family. Ever since I found Cream of Bacon soup at the store, I started using it instead of Cream of Chicken soup, also I like to use chopped scallions and replace the corn flakes with sour cream and onion Pringles, the Pringles do a great job of soaking up the butter, yet stay crispy. B
Mmmm thanks for sharing what you do! Those substitutions sound delicious too! I never would have thought to put Pringles on top. How fun is that?
Why are you thawing them? That’s a step you can totally leave out. They turn out perfectly made with frozen diced hash browns
Glad the frozen hash browns worked for you!
I always thaw or they turn out too watery for my liking. I also add is diced up kielbasa sausage and corn if i want to just make it a casserole meal night!
Thanks for sharing what you do. The addition of the sausage and corn sounds tasty!
Sorry if this has been asked already! Can I sub fresh cubed potatoes for the frozen kind?
Of course!!! Tastes delicious either way!
do I need to cook the potatoes at all first or can they just go in raw?
You’ll want to cook them first! If I’m not using the frozen hash browns, then I like to use baked potatoes, let them cool and peel the skins off, then cube them up for this dish. Frozen hash browns (that are thawed) are just a quicker way to get a similar result, but this recipe is really tasty with fresh potatoes too!
Got it! Thank you!
Just made my rendition of this obvious flavorful recipe. I added spam to my casserole. I cubed it & sautéed with fresh garlic & white onion. I allowed the spam to cool, got all of that additional flavor out the pan w/spatula. Instead of the corn flakes, which btw is still optional, I opted out. Instead, I decided on French’s onion. The aroma throughout my home is intoxicating. This accompanied meatloaf. I have to wonder this might b a true reason y we stay fun-sized.
Your additions/changes sound tasty! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the potatoes!
these are delicious and always a big hit, no matter what kind of party or get together you are serving them at…
Thank you!! I’m so glad to hear they are a hit!
About to make them for a cookout for the first time! I want to confirm there is a total of 24oz of diced potatoes per 16 servings.
Yes, that is correct!! Hope they turned out well for the cookout!
Can this recipe be cooked in an electric roaster?
You know, I haven’t tried cooking them in one. I typically recommend using an oven for this recipe, but I suppose you could give it a try! Everything is already cooked, so it just has to be warmed up. You’ll have to let us know how they turn out if you try them in a roaster.
Could this recipe be cooked in the crock pot?
It sure can! I have a crockpot recipe for these funeral potatoes on my site here – Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
I changed the recipe and it it 100 percent better!
Glad to hear! Thanks for sharing and trying the recipe.
Make with brown basmati rice, cut out butter, add diced can chilies…
A bit more healthy, fewer calories and delicious.
Thanks for sharing!
You should post that recipe! I’m sure many people would enjoy it! However, it is definitely NOT a funeral potatoe recipe, you literally posted changes that turn this into a completely different dish. It would completely change the base recipe and flavor. These are DELICIOUS as made, not that healthy, but hey, everything in moderation!
Made this recipe for a group of friends. Everyone loved them and I didn’t have much left over. Was easy to make, which is great because I am not one of those people who just love to cook. I mainly cook because we get hungry, LOL
I love funeral potatoes (being born and raised in Utah). The whole family completely loved these! They will definitely be my new go to! I used a little more cheese and it was delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you loved them so much! Thanks so much for sharing!
Trying for first time. Looks a little wet not sure how it’s supposed to be after baking
Let me know how it turns out. I’d love to hear!
Great recipe but improvised with what I had available. The changes made were using 1 cup regular sour cream and 1 cup chive sour cream, 1 tsp chicken bouillon instead or salt and since I didn’t have corn flakes I used crushed Pepperidge Farm Cheddar Goldfish…yum!!
Your improvisations sound great! So glad it turned out so tasty!
I was scrolling and looking for somebody that didn’t use cornflakes. I have the goldfish and am preparing potatoes as we speak. Can’t wait, thanks for the idea!
So good even tried it with cream of bacon soup with bacon bits was delicious!!!!!!
Cream of bacon soup and bacon bits would be delicious with this recipe! You can’t go wrong with bacon and potatoes! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. 🙂
We’ve always just called it potato casserole and make it like a baked potato, with all the butter and cheese, add bacon & green onions, with only about 1/2 cup sour cream but then add 1 cup heavy cream, because I’m not a big fan of sour cream. I also use use cream of chicken with herb soup, because it adds so much flavor. I’ve always used the potatoes frozen, right out of the bag, and mix it with the soup, sour cream, 1 stick of melted butter and heavy cream mixture. Then add the bacon, cheese, and green onions. Stir and pour into the dish, then melt and pour another stick of butter on top. Once cooked, add more cheese on top and broil about 4 minutes, or until cheese is browned in places and bubbly. It is a wonderful casserole for any occasion, no matter the extra ingredients added/mixed in.
That sounds good! Thank you!
Can this recipe be cooked in an electric roaster?
Hi!!what size can of cream of chicken ?
I believe it is the regular size can approx 10.5 oz
Yes, that’s correct!
Everyone gobbled down the potatoes! We loved this version with the cheese as my other recipe (mother-in-law’s recipe) does not call for cheese. The only change made was I eliminated the 1/2 cup butter and cornflakes as it is not needed (yummy with them, but totally optional).
Yes, totally optional! Thank you for sharing that!
I have eaten and made these for years according to the recipe written on a name brand of frozen hashbrowns. However, when my sister-in-law made your version, this became everyone’s new go-to recipe. We do use thawed shredded hashbrowns and skip the rinsing step. They’re so good! Thank you!
You are so welcome!! Glad you like them! Thank you for letting me know!
Best potatoes we’ve ever had!
What is “born” as in “cream of chicken and born?” TIA
I have made these a few times and they never disappoint.
Love this quick and easy recipe for an old fashioned favorite! I remember my mom shredded potatoes with a cheese grater. I was thrilled to see frozen hashbrowns! So melt in your mouth yummy!
Can you make these a day ahead of time and cook the next day?
Yes, you sure could 🙂 Just cover well! Enjoy!
Love this! One of my favorite sides that I make!
This is the perfect recipe for classic Funeral Potatoes! I made them for a church party and they were a hit! Now my go-to recipe!
EVERYBODY loves these! There are hardly ever leftovers, which is a good sign, but also a little sad. Make them!
Funeral potatoes never disappoint. They are perfectly creamy and comforting. For any family gathering they are a must.
Great for potlucks or side dish when bringing a meal to someone!
I love making these funeral potatoes! I make them usually once a month and they are so quick and easy to make as a side! Especially yummy in the cold months of winter as a comfort food with a roll!
Can NOT go wrong with these. An absolute favorite Thanksgiving side dish.
This is my go to funeral potato recipe! It is saucy but not soupy and full of flavor! Love the ratios of everything. It turns out great every time!
These potatoes are what my family requests every time we have a get together, they are also the only dish with no leftover’s at the end. So yummy
love love love funeral potatoes
So tasty!! This dish is so easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. I wouldn’t change a thing about it.
Love these. They are amazing!
Can you use freshly chopped potatoes instead of frozen and thawed?
You definitely could 🙂 Enjoy!!
These are SO good. So rich and creamy and I love the cornflake topping! Heads up, though, if you are looking forward to leftovers make two pans!!
LOL…so true! There are never leftovers! Thank you!
A every holiday tradition going on 25 years in our family. Birthdays, Christmas, thanksgiving ect. If these are not made there is a riot!
Same with my family!! Glad you like them as much as we do!
This is a staple at family gatherings. I use cream of potato soup instead of the chicken or cream of bacon. Crushed Ritz crackers give a better taste than cornflakes.
It sure is!! Glad you agree 🙂
What kind of cream chicken soup on ur video i have never seen soup look like that ? Thank you
I just use Campbells or even store bought cream of chicken soup. Any brand will work. It’s not really a liquid soup like chicken noodle, it’s used in a lot of cooking.
This is a great recipe
Thank you so much! I am glad you think so 🙂
Can you make this recipes in a crock pot?
I haven’t tried this specific recipe in the crock pot, but I do have this one that we love just as much…https://lilluna.com/crockpot-cheesy-potatoes/
Also, since I making these for a SPECIAL occasion, was CONSIDERING going the extra mile and usIng fresh potatoes, have you ever done this? Im thinking i should probably boil them briefly prior to putting them in? Id also like to not mess with peeling them, so i may try leaving the skin on! ?
Im making a brisket for a famoly gathering, do you think this would be a good side item to pair with briSKet?
It would be great with brisket! I haven’t made them using fresh potatoes, but yes, that would be a great option! Enjoy!
would love to see more recipes and home decor
Hope you find some good ones to try 🙂 I don’t share a lot about home decor on my blog, though.
These are great! We have modified the recipe to use creaM of onion soup instead of chicken (then skip the onion later), and add blue cheese powder and lots of black pepper. Your recipe is a great base for a Great dish!
That sounds great!! Thank you for sharing that!
Can you freeze leftover Cooked Funeral potatoes?
I haven’t tried freezing, after baking, because of the cornflakes. I am guessing it would be fine, but can’t say for sure.
It is an incredible recipe already.
We’ve aDded just a few shakes for a slight umph.
A little Bit of pEpper, dash of papRikA, seAson salt, some chopped green onions, green and wHites Scattered doWn the center during baking. Had everyone asking foR the recipe. ITs so dElIcious and simple your family and friends will love it.
DePending on my mix of croud i may need to cut the heaT. If that happenS i may use a blend of jalapeno Jack and a milder cheddar.
Either way it is a heap of ooey gooey goodness.
Enjoy
Sounds great!! Thanks for sharing that!
I usually thaw my frozen potatoes beforee I makee this in the ovenn. Wanting to do crockpot version tomorrow, but differences in amounts from oven version. I have 2-28 oz bag. But no butter used in crockpot version and different amount of sour cream.can I just double the recipe from the oven version and still thaw my potatoes. Wont have to cook so long as well? Also the butter issue? Thanks
I haven’t tried this specific recipe for a crockpot, but I do have this version…https://lilluna.com/crockpot-cheesy-potatoes/
These were perfect! I made a gluten free version for easter, my mother and i have celiacs disease, using Gluten free cornflakes and health valley brand gluten free cream of chicken soup. Because the soup is not condensed i added 4oz of SOFTENED cream cheese to the potato mixture and you could not tell recipe was gluten free at all!
I am so glad you found a way to make it for you two:) Thank you for sharing what you did!
Your carb count listed is too Low
In the process of making these I realized I didn’t have any cheddar cheese. I used mozzarella instead and they were just as good. So yummy!
Good to know! Thank you for sharing that! I am happy you liked it!
Oh my god, this smelled SO good! It tasted good too, but the smell was best. I had to use Ritz crackers and half cup butter didn’t seem enough. Maybe crackers crush into smaller crumbs than corn flakes..I wasn’t sure what you meant by thawed potatoes. I eyeballed a 32 oz bag to separate into 24oz into a colander and soaked them, then drained and let dry while the butter sticks warmed. Cooked up easy but didn’t seem enough! This is something best prepared in bulk. I’d hate to give it away ha ha!
Thank you for trying it! Thawed, I mean just taking out of the freezer while prepping the recipe. Sometimes, I have even used them straight from the freezer. They don’t have to be completely thawed.
We call these funeral potatoes too! They always disappear quickly! Great recipe!
This is the best funeral potato recipe out there. I make these are least six or seven times a Year, and I’ve tried a ton of different recipes. This is by far my favorite, and everyone who has tried them agrees that this is the best funeral potato recipe (I live in Utah and they are super common here).
Either way, after following this recipe for years and years, i was disappointed this Christmas season. Google has apparently moved you out of the first few results (You have always been in the top three when I’ve searched previously), and there’s literally no way to get to the second page of search results. Luckily i remembered your site name and was able to find the recipe via that, but the sites ranking in place of this one are crappy recipes from huge sites. It’s a disappointment, but i wanted to make sure and let you know that i (as well as my family and friends) appreciate you for creating this recipe.
Awe, thank you so much! I appreciate that!! I am glad you remembered my site name 🙂 These are our go-to!
I am in another country and am happy to have found your pin for Funeral Potatoes. However, wheN I initially went to the front page of the pin with the list of ingredients, at the top it mentioned that it was gluten free. Please be aware and change that part of your post—- these are not gluten-Free. Regular cream of chicken soup has wheat products and can cause harm or pain for those who are gluten intolerant! You can however purchase special gluten free soup. I’m just afraid someone wIll make this for a friend who is gluten intolerant aNd advertise them as gluten-free when in fact they are not. Thank you.
These are our favorite potatoes! They get requested for every holiday & get together! They are very easy to make, super cheesy, & a hit with everyone..even the picky eaters!
Made these for thanksgiving and everyone loved them!
Glad everyone did!! Thank you!
FUNERAL POTATOES ARE MY HUSBANDS FAVORITE DISH AT THANKSGIVING. I WANTED TO MAKE SOME THIS YEAR FOR HIM BUT HAD NEVER MADE THEM BEFORE AND WAS NERVOUS I WOULD MESS THEM UP. YOUR RECIPE MADE IT SO EASY AND I LOVED IT SO MUCH! SO DELICIOUS IT WAS GONE IN MINUTES! HAD TO MAKE A SECRET BOWL TOO EAT LATER. YOU ARE MY GO TO FOR ALL RECIPES! 🙂
Love that you had a secret bowl!! Way to go for trying them for the first time!
I made this for the first time and loved it! No changes just followed the recipe. My favorite!
Glad you tried it!! They are my favorite! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
I just used your recipe and i will let you know how they turned out. Looks delish ♥️♥️
they look simple & delicious!!!
They really are. I hope you try them & like them! Thank you!
These are amazing. I make this for big event quadruple the recipe and cook it in a roaster oven. It is always a hit.
Yay!! Thank you for sharing the recipe & letting me know! Glad it was a hit!
i found this recipe via google, and I go back to it every few months because it’s the best recipe for funeral potatoes – my whole family thinks i make them better than anyone, and that’s saying something because they’re very popular in utah. thank you!
Yay!! You made my day! Thank you for sharing that!
Love your recipe!! I’m wondering if you know how many servings it is. You have the nutritional info so I’m assuming you calculated that from a certain number of servings. Thanks so much!
these Funeral Potatoes are good for more than just funerals! LOVE THE RECIPE <3
Haha..yes, they are 🙂 Thank you!
your recipe calls for 2 12 ounce packages of Hashbrowns . I only find 32 ounce packages
Is is this may be a typo
I made this dish for a potluck and it was the hit of the party.
It always seems to be 🙂 I am glad it was! Thank you for sharing!
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 🙂
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!
It was completely devoured within moments. Delicious!
Happy to hear that!! There’s never any left 🙁 Thank you!
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! 😉
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!
Can you use canned diced potatoes?
You sure could! I personally haven’t tried, but really this can be made in so many ways.
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!
I have never seen white cubed frozen hash browns.
Could you substitute with cooked or partially cooked cubed real potatoes?
You sure could 🙂
cannot wait ti prepare this dish
I can’t wait for you to try it! Hope you like it!
Funeral potatoes——great Recipe for a get together, tasty, simple ingredients and Easy to prepare!
I agree!! Thank you so much!
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!
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!
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 🙂
These are seriously the best potatoes!!!
These are so tasty!
These pot are one of my all time favorites. Del
Funeral potatoes are one of our favorite side dishes
This is definitely one of our favorite side dish recipes!
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!
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 amazing. my family loved them! Thanks for sharing this recipe! its a Keeper!
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.
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!!
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.
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 🙂
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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!
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!
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!
Made it once before wife loved them. But is it just one 10 oz. Can of soup?
Yep 🙂 Thank you!
Love, Love, Love your easy Reci
Thank you so much!! I am so glad you do 🙂
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!
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!
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.
Can The Funeral Potatoes Be Frozen?
They sure could 🙂 Enjoy!
these make the perfect dinner meal! my family loves this recipe!
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!
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.
What cheese do yOu reccomend using? ShaRp or miLd?
I like to use mild, but really it could be either 🙂 Enjoy!
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.
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!
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!
Love your recipes.
Awe, thank you so much!!
I have been making these for years but i use the frozen potatoes o’brian
Those would be great!!
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!!
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!
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.
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!
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 🙂
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 🙂
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 🙂
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!
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 🙂
Hi I was just wondering if this recipe is freezer friendly?
Sure is 🙂 Enjoy!!
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.
Made these today for a funeral and they were delish!
Aren’t they the best?! We have them all the time! Thank you 🙂
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!
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.
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 🙂
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,
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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]
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 🙂
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!
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?
Is it possible to half this recipe?
Yes, of course 🙂
These were such a hit with my family!
Yay!! I’m glad they were! They are gone so fast at family functions!
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
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.
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!
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!
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 🙂
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!
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 🙂
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.
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??
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!
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!
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!!
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 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!
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!!
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!
What size can of soup?
10.5 ounce 🙂 Enjoy the holidays!!
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!
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 don’t know much about origins but “funeral potatoes”…..because they’re to Die for!!
LOL!!! That’s a great one!!
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!
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!
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:)
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!
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!
I can tell you why they’re called Funeral Potatoes! They’re at EVERY mormon funeral luncheon. 🙂 This recipe looks great, thanks!
Is there an adaptation for the crockpot?
Is the cream of chicken soup condensed??
They are called funeral potatoes because in Utah they are typically served at a funeral dinner.
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!
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.
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?
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!
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).
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!!!
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. 😉
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 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.
Can I put these in a crockpot and cook on low for a few hours?
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. 😉
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!
The recipe is missing cream cheese. And, I recommed replacing corn flakes with Sugar frosted flakes.
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.
Hmm, I’ve been making these for 22 years, when they were named “Potato Supreme”, cuz they are Supreme! Yum!
How many can you feed with a 9×13 pan? Thanks
You can usualy get in 10-12 servings. 😉
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!
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.
Love these! We live in California and know them as “Fat Lady Potatoes”. A must at a potluck!
LOVE it – best name!!
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 me some funeral potatoes!!!! Pinned!
Same, Amy!! Always so delicious!!
So yummy!!!! Perfect for any occasion!
Pinned.
xxo
Thanks, Jen!
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!
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.
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 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!
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…
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!!
My MIL makes these potatoes all the time! Yum! 🙂
Aren’t they the best?!
They are called Funeral Potatoes because they will kill you. How many fat grams 100??
Not sure, but they are delicious. 😉
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!
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. 🙂
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/
How big of a can of cream of chicken soup? Family size or regular?
Regular size. 🙂
I have this same recipe but it is called Yummy Potatoes. A family favorite
LOVE the name – they definitely are YUMMY!
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’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!
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 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
We call these Wedding Potatoes!!
Just the opposite of our name, pretty much! 😉
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. 🙂
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!
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!! 😉
By far my families favorite side dish at the holidays. So easy to make and the pan is always empty. Thanks for such a delicious recipe. Love the crunch on top also.
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!
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!
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!! 😀
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! 😀
These are my fave too! We always make both! mmm
Totally agree – both so good. 🙂
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. 🙂
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!
Got a tad creative while making this side dish
for Sunday supper. Topping was potato chips, cheese puffs, Ritz crackers and butter. Served with stuffed meatballs. A rich, heavy meal true, but hubby loved it. (Threw all topping ingredients into my food processor)
Wow..sounds yum! Love getting creative in the kitchen! Thanks for sharing!
These are some of my favorite potatoes… So good!
Yes, they are!! YUMMY!
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!
If you’re aMbitioUs, you can peel and dice fresh potatoes instead of using frozen ones. I live alone and made a half recipe using 2 1/3 cups of potatOes. A whole recipe would be aBout 4 2/3 cups out of a 32-ounce bag. I use what’s on hand for the topping—Rice Krispies, corn flakes, potato chips, or a combination. I left the butter out ACCIDENTALLY Once, and it took finding the stick of butter still on the counter after to find out why it wasn’t as good.
Yes, that totally works! I’m not usually that ambitious 🙂 Thank you so much!
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!
Oh my goodness – my favorite!
xoxo
Same, Jen!! 😀
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.
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.