This easy funeral potatoes recipe is the ultimate comfort food side dish—rich, creamy, and loaded with cheesy goodness in every bite.
Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or family dinners, this casserole comes together quickly with simple ingredients and delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
What makes this dish so irresistible is the contrast between the velvety potato mixture and the crunchy topping.
Whether you stick with classic potato chips or experiment with cornflakes or tortilla chips, this versatile recipe can easily be customized to suit your taste or whatever you have on hand.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: 10
Yield: 1 (9×13-inch) casserole
Ingredients
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 pint sour cream
- 1 ½ cups grated Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup dehydrated onion flakes
- 1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 cup crushed potato chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, and dehydrated onion flakes until smooth and well blended.
- Add the thawed hash browns to the mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the crushed potato chips over the top to create a crispy crust.
- Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Chefs Notes
- Use mild, medium, or sharp Cheddar depending on your flavor preference.
- Swap potato chips with cornflakes or tortilla chips for a different crunchy topping.
- Add diced ham to turn this into a hearty main dish.
- Enhance the flavor with herbs like parsley, basil, oregano, or a touch of garlic powder.