Description
Warm, rich, and full of savory comfort, these French Onion Funeral Potatoes are the ultimate cheesy side dish that steals the show. With layers of creamy hash browns, bold French onion flavor, and golden crispy onions on top, it’s a family-favorite that’s ideal for holidays, potlucks, or cozy weeknight dinners. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, a crowd-pleasing casserole, or classic comfort food recipes, this one delivers it all. Perfect for those who love hearty food ideas and need an easy recipe with a big return in flavor.
Ingredients
1 (30-ounce) bag frozen shredded or cubed hash browns
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup French onion dip
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ cups crispy fried onions
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, French onion dip, and melted butter until smooth.
3. Add in hash browns and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until evenly coated.
4. Spread mixture into the prepared dish and cover with foil.
5. Bake for 45 minutes.
6. Remove foil, top with crispy fried onions, and return to the oven for 10–15 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
7. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra boost of onion flavor, add caramelized onions into the base mix before baking.
Want a spicy kick? Stir in a pinch of cayenne or top with sliced jalapeños before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesy potato casserole, french onion potatoes, easy dinner side, holiday casseroles, comfort food, potato bake