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Utah Funeral Potatoes

Name: Utah Funeral Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Utah Mormon Comfort Food
Ingredients: 2 lb Frozen shredded hash browns; 2 cup Sour cream; 2 can Cream of chicken soup; 3 cup Sharp cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup Butter; 0.5 cup Yellow onion; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 2 cup Corn flakes

A creamy, cheesy hash brown casserole topped with a crushed corn flake crust, baked until bubbling. It is the single most iconic dish of Utah's LDS community meal culture.

🇺🇸United States· Utah

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 380 kcal

Ingredients

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Servings

2 lb Frozen shredded hash browns — thawed
2 cup Sour cream
2 can Cream of chicken soup — 10.5 oz each
3 cup Sharp cheddar cheese — shredded
½ cup Butter — melted, divided
½ cup Yellow onion — finely chopped
1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Black pepper
2 cup Corn flakes — crushed

Equipment

•9x13 baking dish
•Large mixing bowl

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 380 kcal
fat: 24
carbs: 32
protein: 10
calories: 380

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
In a large bowl, mix thawed hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 2 cups cheddar, half the melted butter, onion, salt, and pepper.
3
Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
4
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheddar evenly over the top.
5
Toss crushed corn flakes with the remaining melted butter. Scatter them over the cheese.
6
Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes. Remove when bubbling and the topping turns golden.
7
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Chef's tips

Let frozen hash browns thaw completely and pat them dry with paper towels so the casserole does not become watery.

Storage

Refrigerate covered up to 4 days.

Reheating

Reheat in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes until hot throughout; microwaving works for single portions.

Common mistakes to avoid

•Using frozen hash browns without thawing, which adds too much water to the dish.
•Skipping the buttered corn flake topping, which removes the signature crispy crunch.

Serving suggestions

Serve alongside sliced ham or a crisp green salad at a potluck dinner.Pair with warm dinner rolls and sweet jello salad for a classic Utah-style meal.