This recipe for cheesy potatoes, also known as funeral potatoes, is a beloved family favorite that I first enjoyed courtesy of my husband's Aunty Brenda. My then-boyfriend/now-husband and I went to a family potluck in his hometown a few months after we began dating, and Aunty Brenda's cheesy potatoes were on full display. To say they went fast is an understatement. While I had to marry into the family to access this fantastic dish, I'm happy to share the magic of cheesy potatoes with anyone searching for the perfect comfort food side dish or brunch casserole — it's a very versatile recipe.
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Cheesy Potatoes Ingredients
To say this recipe is easy cheesy is an understatement — you'll find all of the ingredients at your local grocer. Plus, it's super-affordable — all the ingredients clock in at less than $20. Here are the ingredients you'll need to whip up this dish:
- 32 oz frozen hashbrown potatoes
- 1/2 c dried onions
- 2 c shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 c butter
- 1 tsp salt & pepper
- 1 pint sour cream
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How to Make Cheesy Potatoes
Whether you call them cheesy potatoes or funeral potatoes, you don't need to be Top Chef to make them. In fact, this dish requires one simple step: Combine all of the ingredients into a bowl and stir. Once completely mixed up, spread the ingredients into a 9×13 pan; you can bake ASAP, refrigerate the dish till morning and serve it up hot, or freeze it to enjoy later.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F, and bake for one hour. When it comes out piping hot, give it a few minutes to cool down before serving so no one burns their mouth.
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Can You Freeze Cheesy Potatoes?
While it's rare to have any leftovers of this dish, if that happens, you can store them in a Tupperware in the fridge for a few days. Or, if you want to make a double batch, you can enjoy one now and freeze the other till you're ready to serve — or bring to a post-funeral gathering.
Why are Cheesy Potatoes Called Funeral Potatoes?
Speaking of funerals, many wonder why cheesy potatoes are called funeral potatoes. The answer is simple. Cheesy potatoes are an easy-to-make and universally loved dish — perfect for a funeral reception. Hence the name funeral potatoes.
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Aunty Brenda's Cheesy Potatoes
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Description
This is a beloved family recipe that will quickly become your family's favorite.
Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen hashbrown pototoes
- 1/2 c dried onions
- 2 c shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 c butter
- 1 tsp salt & pepper
- 1 pint sour cream
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Put in a 9×13 pan.
- Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F.
- Enjoy!
The image featured at the top of this post is ©MomsWhoThink / Ashley Haugen.