Cheesy Potato Casserole | Funeral Potatoes

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 oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a 10x10x2 inch casserole dish, add melted margarine and cream of chicken soup, mixing until combined.

Add 12 ounces of sour cream, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, stirring until blended.

Stir in 1/2 cup chopped onion and 8 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.

Add 2 pounds of thawed southern style hash browns and mix until well combined.

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, checking for bubbling and golden color.

If necessary, bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the center is golden brown and bubbly.

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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