Funeral Potatoes | Cheesy 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).

Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl, mix 2 lb of southern style frozen hash brown potatoes and 2 tbsp of frozen minced onions.

Add 2 cups of sour cream, 1 can of cream of chicken soup, and 4 tbsp of melted butter to the bowl.

Season with 1 tsp of salt and mix all ingredients well.

Mix in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until combined.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.

In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup of melted butter with 2 1/2 cups of crushed corn flakes.

Sprinkle the buttery corn flakes evenly over the top of the casserole.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Tip: To make ahead, mix ingredients and place in casserole dish, cover, and refrigerate. Add toppings before baking to prevent sogginess.

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