Funeral Potatoes

I think everyone makes food that reminds them of their culture.  This recipe is one of those foods - Funeral potatoes.  If you've ever attended a Mormon funeral luncheon or a Mormon Christmas potluck dinner, chances are - you've been served this dish alongside ham.   

These are basically a very cheesy, amazing version of al gratin potatoes.  They were such a staple growing up, that I can't eat ham without them now.  The first time I made these on my own, they turned out pretty greasy - so I've discovered a few tricks along the way to make them creamy, not greasy.  Enjoy!

 

Funeral Potatoes 

Recipe adapted from Sweets Home Cookin

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs Frozen southern style hash browns (the cubed kind)
• 1 1/2 cups Campbell's Healthy Request Cream of Chicken Soup*
• 1 1/2 cups light sour cream*
• 1/2 of large onion - chopped
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar*
• 1 cup colby jack cheese*

• 2 cup crushed corn flakes
• 1/4 melted butter

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 by 13 inch pan. Mix ingredients 2 through 7, then add frozen southern style hash browns. Put mixture into pan, then pour the melted butter over the top, then sprinkle the crushed corn flakes over it all. Bake for about an hour or until corn flakes are toasted.

*Definitely use the HEALTHY REQUEST soup, the LIGHT sour cream, and the TWO TYPES of cheeses - otherwise, you'll end up with greasy potatoes.  Trust me, I speak from experience.  :-(