Description
Experience the comforting delight of French Onion Funeral Potatoes, a charming twist on the classic cheesy potato casserole. This dish is a perfect blend of creamy, rich flavors, featuring sharp cheddar and perfectly caramelized onions, all topped with a crunchy onion layer that adds an irresistible texture. Ideal for holiday celebrations, family gatherings, or cozy dinners at home, these potatoes are sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more. Easy to prepare and designed to serve large groups, this recipe is the ultimate comfort food solution for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces frozen cubed hash browns (thawed)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4 large yellow onions (thinly sliced for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed hash browns, melted butter, cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced onion, minced garlic, flour, chicken broth, and seasonings. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook thinly sliced onions in vegetable oil with kosher salt until golden brown and crispy (about 15 minutes).
- Top the potato mixture with the crispy onions and bake for approximately 50 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg