How to Make Funeral Potatoes f/ Grown in Idaho Hash Browns

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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add 1/4 cup of flour to the pan to make a roux, being careful not to let it get too dark.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and stir until combined.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of whole milk, and 1 cup of sour cream to the mixture.

Stir in 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese until melted and combined.

In a 9 by 13 baking dish, pour in the creamy cheesy hash brown mixture.

Top with an additional layer of cheese.

In a bowl, mix 1 cup of panko bread crumbs and 1 cup of crushed potato chips with some melted butter to create the topping.

Sprinkle the topping over the hash brown mixture in the baking dish.

Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the preheated oven.

Bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown on top.

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