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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 300 degrees for about 1 hour. Turn the heat up to 350 degrees and cook for another 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and crispy. Enjoy!

Notes

These Cheesy Potatoes can be prepped ahead of time—just wait to top with the cornflakes & butter until right before you bake it.
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