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Cozy Funeral Potatoes Recipe with Crispy Corn Flake Topping

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A comforting casserole featuring creamy cheesy potatoes topped with a golden, crispy corn flake crust. Perfect as a side dish for family gatherings or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 32 oz (900 g) frozen shredded hash browns
  • 2 cups (200 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (100 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups (90 g) corn flakes cereal, crushed lightly
  • Optional: chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine frozen shredded hash browns, sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and softened cream cheese. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup (57 g) melted butter, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Spread the potato mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  5. In a medium bowl, toss crushed corn flakes with 1/4 cup (57 g) melted butter until evenly coated.
  6. Evenly spread the buttery corn flakes over the potato mixture, pressing down lightly but not compacting.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not thaw the hash browns before mixing to maintain texture. Coat corn flakes thoroughly with melted butter for a crispy topping. If topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded. Let casserole rest before serving to firm up. Can prepare ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

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Keywords: funeral potatoes, casserole, comfort food, cheesy potatoes, corn flake topping, easy side dish, holiday recipe

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