These cheesy potatoes are also called funeral potatoes because they're the perfect comfort dish! This cheesy potato casserole is not only a hit at funerals, but is the best party potatoes for any holiday dinner or potluck!
Funeral Potatoes or Cheesy Potatoes
You might already have a recipe for funeral potatoes, but today I'm sharing mine! I typically call this dish "cheesy potatoes," however, many of us know these best as "funeral potatoes" because they're served as a hot comforting dish at potluck gatherings after funerals.
These party potatoes can be served hot at any event! I make sure they are served every Easter next to the ham, but this cheesy potatoes casserole is perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, too!
How to Make Cheesy Potatoes
My recipe for cheesy potatoes calls for frozen diced hash browns instead of shredded. I just prefer it this way, but you can definitely sub them out for the shredded potatoes! Either way, using a bag of frozen potatoes (shredded or diced) makes this cheesy potato casserole so very easy! Allow the frozen hash browns to partially thaw before mixing into the rest of the ingredients.
What other ingredients are included in my funeral potatoes recipe? I'm glad you asked! All you need are the following ingredients:
- 2 lb bag frozen diced hash browns
- 16 oz. tub sour cream
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers + another 1/2 cup melted butter (for topping)
And, guess what? You just need to mix these ingredients together in ONE bowl then spread them into the 9x13-inch casserole dish! Wait to top the cheesy potatoes with the Ritz crackers topping until the last 10 minutes of baking. You then bake the casserole for a total of about 1 hour -- you want it hot and bubbling!
Toppings for Cheesy Potatoes
It's incredible how easy these cheesy potatoes come together and how tasty they are! We love the buttery crisp topping of crushed Ritz crackers, but you can also try other toppings for funeral potatoes like cornflakes cereal, saltines, potato chips, or french fried onions -- and they're equally as delicious! We always have Ritz crackers on hand, so that's what I typically use.
You can freeze these cheesy potatoes. Prep them in a foil casserole dish but leave off the Ritz topping. Thaw overnight in the fridge the day before you want to bake them. I recommend placing the dish in the oven while it's preheating so the potatoes are warming up and to help them cook through.
Other yummy potato recipes:
Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Lemon Garlic Baby Potatoes
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Potato Vegetable Casserole Supreme
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Cheesy Bacon Potato Skins
Cheesy Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lb. frozen diced hash brown potatoes , partially thawed
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 16 oz. sour cream
- 1 can (10 oz.) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , melted
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the topping:
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
- Mix all ingredients (minus the topping) in a large bowl. Spread evenly into prepared dish. Bake 45 minutes.
- Combine the topping ingredients in a medium bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the potatoes and bake an additional 10 minutes until crispy.
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Katie says
Haha. What a great idea! they are so cute!