Easy Funeral Potatoes

Don’t let its name fool you: This cheesy funeral potato recipe is perfect for any occasion.  

What Are Funeral Potatoes? 

Funeral potatoes is a Midwestern dish made with hash browns or cubed potatoes, cheese, and canned cream soup. The casserole, which features a crunchy cracker or potato chip topping, gets its name from its place on the traditional after-funeral dinner table. It’s also common at picnics, potlucks, and all sorts of social gatherings. 

Funeral Potato Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this easy funeral potato recipe: 

• Canned soup and sour cream: This rich and creamy recipe starts with a mixture of canned cream of chicken soup and a pint of sour cream. 
• Cheddar: You’ll need 1 ½ cups grated Cheddar cheese for these cheesy potato casserole. 
• Onion flakes: Add flavor with a cup of dehydrated onion flakes. 
• Hash browns: Use a package of frozen shredded hash browns, thawed. 
• Potato chips: Top the funeral potatoes with a cup of crushed potato chips. 

How to Make Funeral Potatoes

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make funeral potatoes: 

1. Combine the soup, sour cream, cheese, and onion flakes in a bowl. 
2. Stir in the hash browns, then transfer the dish to a prepared baking dish. 
3. Top with potato chips and bake until the cheese is melted and the top is crisp. 

Can You Make Funeral Potatoes Ahead of Time? 

Yes, you can prepare the funeral potatoes up to a day in advance. Here’s how: 

1. Stir the ingredients together and transfer to a prepared baking dish. 
2. Cover the casserole and store in the refrigerator.
3. Add the potato chip topping right before you’re read to bake. 
4. Bake the funeral potatoes according to the recipe. 

How to Store Funeral Potatoes

Store your leftover funeral potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven. 

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams