Cheesy Funeral Potatoes

Cheesy Funeral Potatoes are easy to make and always a hit for any BBQ or family gathering! Funeral Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Don’t let the name fool you! These creamy, cheesy, crispy-topped potatoes are a beloved side dish for everything from family gatherings and potlucks to holiday dinners!
Cheesy Funeral Potatoes

Cheesy Funeral Potatoes can be made on a smoker or baked in the oven. They pair well with smoked meats like ribs or pulled pork and a big batch of my fresh broccoli salad.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb bag of frozen southern style/diced hash browns
  • 16 oz of sour cream
  • 1 can of cream of chicken
  • 1 stick of melted butter
  • 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder
  • 2 cups of crushed corn flakes
  • 6 TBSP of melted butter

Ingredients

Make Cheesy Funeral Potatoes

Start by preheating your oven or smoker to 350ยบ F and spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.

Next, into the prepared baking dish, combine: a 2lb bag of frozen diced hash browns, 16 ounces of sour cream, 1 can of cream of chicken, 1 stick of melted butter, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and add in some salt, pepper, and garlic powder (measure with your heart).

Mix this all together well until everything is coated evenly and spread into an even layer.

Funeral Potatoes

To make the delicious buttery and crunchy topping, crush up 2 cups of corn flakes in a ziplock bag and sprinkle them on top of the potato mixture.

Then, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and pour over the crushed up corn flakes. Spread the cornflakes out evenly. Now you are ready to bake or smoke!

Funeral Potatoes

Place the dish into your oven and bake for about an hour at 350ยบ F, or until the potatoes are cooked through and are tender. If you are smoking these on a smoker they also cook for about an hour at 350 degrees F.

Serve Cheesy Funeral Potatoes

These cheesy funeral potatoes will come out of the oven piping hot so be careful! I know waiting to dig into the cheesy goodness is hard but you donโ€™t want to burn your tongue off! Once the potatoes have cooled a bit, they are ready to serve!

I like serving these with pulled pork, smoked ribs, smoked chicken thighs or even burgers! I also like serving this with broccoli salad as another side dish.

Cheesy Funeral Potaoes

Just put a big serving spoon in and let your guests dig in! The ooey-gooey cheese mixed with that buttery and crunchy topping are irresistible.

This recipe does not last long at get-togethers because of how yummy it is! If you have a big crowd, you can double the recipe. I hope you enjoy it!

Leftovers reheat well in the oven.

Cheesy Funeral Potatoes

Helpful Tips and Frequently Asked Questions

  • Once the potatoes are removed from the oven, let them sit for about 10 minutes because they will be piping hot.

  • Shred your own block of cheddar cheese. Trust me, the cheese melts creamier and I think it even has a richer flavor.

  • Use unsalted butter to lower the sodium content in this recipe.

  • These cheesy funeral potatoes pair well with smoked meats like ribs, pulled pork, brisket, ect.

  • Another side we love to serve alongside these cheesy potatoes is broccoli salad.

  • This recipe can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Just wait to top with the corn flakes and butter until right before baking it.

  • This recipe can be baked in an oven or smoked on a smoker at 350 degrees F for at least an hour, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • When I make the potatoes on the smoker I usually use an aluminum pan, but you can use any smoker safe dish.

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Cheesy Funeral Potatoes

Funeral Potatoes

Don't let the name fool you these cheesy potatoes with a crispy buttery corn-flake crust always disappear so fast at parties! These are a family favorite and a really quick and easy side for any party, get together, or backyard BBQ!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy funeral potatoes, hashbrown potatoes
Servings: 12 people

Equipment

  • 1 oven or smoker

Ingredients

  • 2 lb bag of frozen southern style/diced hash browns
  • 16 oz of sour cream
  • 1 can of cream of chicken
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) of melted butter
  • 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt, Pepper, Garlic powder
  • 2 cups of crushed corn flakes
  • 6 TBSP of melted butter

Instructions

Oven Directions

  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the diced hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken, 1 stick of melted butter with shredded cheddar cheese, and add in some salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Mix together well and pour into the baking dish.
  • Crush about 2 cups of corn flakes and spread over potatoes.
  • Pour 6 TBSP of melted butter over the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through and tender.

Smoker Directions

  • Follow the above directions to mix potatoes together and put them in a smoker safe dish/pan.
  • Smoke on a smoker at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and crispy. Enjoy!

Notes

These Cheesy Potatoes can be prepped ahead of timeโ€”just wait to top with the cornflakes & butter until right before you bake it.
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23 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    My most loved dish. This is the perfect recipe except — the original Funeral Potatoes used shredded hash browns not cubed one.

    1. Love these!!! If I plan on freezing this… And Dethawing for Christmas dinner later…. Should I bake it before freezing or mix and freeze?

  2. Excellent side dish. I name them for the holiday. Christmas potatoes, Easter potatoes, Thanksgiving potayoes, etc. I have made them for years and love the recipe. Thank you and Merry Christmas

  3. 5 stars
    These are our Christmas โ€˜tatoes too! Well, for Easter this year. So much easier than mashed & delicious

  4. 5 stars
    Made it with the same recipe however instead of cheddar I used manchego cheese and some aged Swiss used creme of celery soup too were delicious!

    1. I do not thaw the potatoes first. If they are thawed I would think they would take a little less time to bake. I’d check them around 45 minutes and see if the potatoes are cooked. Hope this helps!

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