Party Potatoes Recipe
Oct 10, 2024
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This party potatoes recipe is the perfect dish to bring to your next gathering. Sometimes referred to as funeral potatoes, this warm potato and cheese casserole is topped with a crunchy corn flakes topping. It’s the kind of dish that brings nostalgia to any table and is my first choice when I’m in the mood for home-cooked comfort food.
Is it even a holiday if there isn’t some sort of cheesy potato dish on the table? Growing up, no family gathering was complete without a classic party potato casserole. Whether it was Christmas, Thanksgiving, or a family reunion, I could always count on these cheesy potatoes being around.
Who needs mashed potatoes when you can have cheesy hash browns covered with a buttery cornflake topping? This dish tastes amazing and the texture is the perfect blend of creamy and crunchy. It’s also a recipe is surprisingly easy to make and can feed a crowd.
My kids love these potatoes so much, I even make them for a weeknight meal side dish. If you are cooking these for a holiday or a family meal, this potato casserole is sure to be a hit.
Why this recipe works
- Easy – Just a few simple ingredients are needed. Easy enough for a weeknight meal, Sunday dinner, or special occasion.
- Great for a crowd – This dish is wonderful to bring to a family gathering, holiday dinners, friendsgiving, and pot lucks.
Ingredients for party potatoes
- Frozen hash browns – We are using the diced hash browns but you can also use shredded hash browns, similar to this copycat Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole.
- Cheese – I like using sharp cheddar cheese but you could substitute with mild cheddar.
- Butter – Unsalted butter. Melt before mixing with the crushed corn flakes.
- Cream of chicken soup – Just one can is needed.
- Sour cream – This helps make the dish extra creamy.
- Onion – Diced onion is an optional ingredient but I think it adds a nice flavor. Make sure to dice them small.
- Seasonings – Onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper are used.
- Corn flakes – Use crushed cornflakes for the topping. Crush them using a rolling pin
How to make party potatoes with corn flakes
Step one: Thaw hash browns before assembling. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, mix together sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and seasonings.
Step two: Stir the sour cream mixture, diced onions, and shredded cheese in with thawed hash browns.
Step three: Spray 9 x 13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Spread potato mixture in the dish. Bake for 30 minutes. While baking, combine corn flakes and melted butter in a bowl. Spread corn flakes over potatoes and cook another 15 minutes.
Heather’s recipe tips
- You can make this ahead of time. This recipe can be made ahead of time. Assemble the casserole, cover with aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake and serve.
- Shred your own cheese. If possible, I recommend shredding your own cheese for the best flavor.
- Add a little color. If you want to add a little color, sprinkle with fresh parsley or diced green onions after it’s finished cooking.
Variations
Topping – You can substitute corn flakes with crushed potato chips or butter crackers like Ritz crackers.
Potatoes – Shredded hash browns can be used instead of the diced hash browns.
Cheese – Try substituting with mild cheddar or a cheddar blend for a more mild flavor.
Soup – Cream of chicken can be substituted with cream of mushroom soup.
How to store funeral potatoes
To store leftovers, let the baking dish completely cool. Cover with aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator. You can also transfer the remaining party potatoes to an airtight container to keep in the refrigerator.
They can be reheated in the oven or in the microwave.
If you would like to freeze, leave off the corn flake topping. Cover tightly and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
What to serve with party potatoes
This side dish pairs well with many different mains like turkey, ham, roast chicken, meatloaf, pork tenderloin, and many more.
Common questions
Yes, you can prepare this dish ahead of time and then bake it before serving.
Mix everything together and put in the slow cooker for about 4 hours. Before ready to serve, you can top with crushed corn flakes.
More delicious side dishes
Did you try this cheesy potato recipe? Let me know what you think in the comment section.
Party Potatoes
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen hash browns thawed
- 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups crushed corn flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Make sure the frozen hash browns are thawed.
- In a large bowl combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in diced onion and shredded cheese. Pour mixture over hash browns and stir to combine.
- Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mixture into dish. Cook for 30 minutes.
- While the potatoes are baking combine crushed corn flakes and melted butter in a bowl. Spread the cornflakes over the top of the potatoes and bake another 10-15 minutes.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
