Print

Crispy Church Lady Funeral Potatoes with Cornflake Crunch

crispy church lady funeral potatoes - featured image
Print Recipe

A comforting casserole featuring creamy shredded potatoes topped with a golden, crunchy cornflake crust, perfect for gatherings and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns (thawed)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 ml) cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for vegetarian)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion or 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes (about 60 g), plain and unsweetened
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine thawed shredded hashbrowns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and finely chopped onions. Stir gently until evenly mixed but potatoes remain slightly loose. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Transfer the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine crushed cornflakes with melted butter. Toss until cornflakes are well coated.
  5. Sprinkle the cornflake mixture evenly over the potato base without pressing down.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until potatoes are bubbly and the cornflake topping is golden brown. If topping browns too fast, loosely cover with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top.

Notes

Do not overmix the potato mixture to avoid mushiness. Fully thaw and drain frozen potatoes to prevent sogginess. Coat cornflakes thoroughly with melted butter for a crunchy topping. If topping browns too quickly, tent with foil. For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt. Use gluten-free cream soup and cornflakes for a gluten-free version. Optional add-ins include cooked bacon and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Keywords: funeral potatoes, crispy potatoes, cornflake topping, casserole, comfort food, church potluck, cheesy potatoes

Find it online: https://eliplate.com/crispy-church-lady-funeral-potatoes-with-cornflake-crunch-recipe-easy-and-best/