Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Funeral potatoes, also known as Mormon funeral potatoes or cheesy potatoes, are a beloved comfort food dish with roots in the United States, particularly in the Mormon culture.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of potatoes (about 4-5 medium potatoes)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Potatoes should be peeled and cut into small bits.
- Combine the sour cream, melted butter, chopped onion, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and cream of chicken soup in a big bowl.
- Stir the cubed potatoes into the mixture until well mixed. To taste, add salt and pepper for seasoning.
- Place the potato mixture in the baking dish that has been oiled. Evenly distribute the leftover shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs or broken cornflakes over the cheese layer after tossing it in a different bowl with a little melted butter.
- Bake the baking dish for forty-five minutes with the foil covering it. Once the foil is removed, bake for a further fifteen minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.