I Made Utah’s Famous Funeral Potatoes… And Now I Get Why They're Served at EVERY Gathering

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: cream of mushroom soup

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and preservatives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

cornflakes

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: generic cereal

Panko adds crunch without the sugar of sweetened cereals.

Melt 1 stick of butter in a Dutch oven.

Sauté 1/2 onion in the melted butter until translucent.

Remove the pan from heat and add 1 can of condensed cream of chicken soup.

Stir in 2 cups of sour cream.

Add 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup of Monterey cheese.

Season with salt and pepper, then mix well.

Add shredded potatoes to the mixture and combine.

Melt another stick of butter in the microwave for the topping.

Mix the melted butter with 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs.

Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

Cover the Dutch oven and bake in the oven for 40 minutes at 350°F.

Remove the lid and allow the topping to brown and crisp before serving.

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