Easy Funeral Potatoes

A serving spoon lifting a portion of comforting funeral potatoes—with a breadcrumb topping from a white dish.

Funeral Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food: cheesy, creamy, and topped with just the right amount of crunch. Whether you're making them for a potluck or just a cozy night in, this cheesy delight is always a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it’s super easy to make!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 22

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: funeral potatoes

Servings:

Calories: 705kcal

Ingredients

3 cups frozen diced potatoes thawed
1 ½ cups chicken soup
1 ½ cups sour cream
4 tablespoons butter melted
Salt and pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons melted butter

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350°F).
Mix the chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, salt, and pepper in a big bowl.
1 ½ cups chicken soup, 1 ½ cups sour cream, 4 tablespoons butter, Salt and pepper
Grease an oven casserole/tray and add the potatoes. Cover with the chicken soup mixture.
3 cups frozen diced potatoes
Top with the shredded cheddar cheese and mix it with a spoon.
1 cup cheddar cheese
In a small bowl, combine the panko, paprika, and oregano. Season it with salt and pepper.
1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano
Cover the casserole with the panko mix and add a bit of melted butter.
2 tablespoons melted butter
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Cheese: While cheddar is classic, feel free to mix it up with different types of cheese like mozzarella for stretchiness or a smoked gouda for a deeper flavor.
Add-Ins: Try throwing in some diced onions, green chiles, or bacon bits for an extra flavor kick.
Extra Crunch: For an even crunchier top, try mixing crushed potato chips or cornflakes with the panko breadcrumbs.
Creamier: If you want your funeral potatoes extra creamy, increase the amount of sour cream or add a dollop of cream cheese.
Spice It Up: Add diced jalapeños, a dash of cayenne pepper, or a splash of hot sauce to the potato mixture before baking for a kick of heat.
Make Ahead: You can assemble the casserole a day in advance and keep it refrigerated until you're ready to bake.
Broil: For an extra-golden top, pop the casserole under the broiler for a couple of minutes at the end of baking. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn!
Gluten-Free: To make gluten-free funeral potatoes, simply use a gluten-free chicken soup and breadcrumbs, or opt for a crushed gluten-free cereal like corn flakes for the topping.

Storage and Reheating Instructions

Cool and Airtight: Before storing, let your casserole cool to room temperature, and then transfer the leftovers to an airtight container.
Refrigerate: Store your container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat: To reheat, pop them in the microwave or oven. If using the oven, cover with foil and heat at 350°F until warmed through—this helps prevent the top from burning while everything heats up evenly. To make the top crispy again, bake uncovered for an extra 5 minutes. You can also throw some fresh panko on top before baking.
Freeze: You can freeze them either baked or unbaked. Just be sure to wrap the dish well in aluminum foil and it should last for up to two months in the freezer.

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