French Onion Funeral Potatoes
Creamy French Onion Funeral Potatoes with sharp cheddar, sour cream, and a crispy golden topping. A comforting Southern side dish for holidays and family dinners.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- 9x13 baking dish
- MEASURING CUPS
- Oven
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen diced hash brown potatoes thawed
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 2 cups crushed butter crackers or crispy fried onions for topping
- to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and grease a baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, half the cheddar cheese, and the French onion soup mix.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared dish, then top with the remaining cheddar, melted butter, and the cracker or fried onion topping.
- Bake until hot, bubbling, and golden brown. Let the casserole rest briefly before serving so the texture sets nicely.
Notes
- Thaw potatoes before mixing for the best texture.
- Use sharp cheddar for stronger flavor.
- Cover with foil if the topping browns too fast.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven.