Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of French Onion Funeral Potatoes, a cheesy hash brown casserole elevated with caramelized onions and a crispy topping. This dish is a crowd-pleaser for any gathering, from holiday feasts to potluck dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (28–32 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sauce Mixture:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (or Gruyère)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed French fried onions (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, cook the sliced onions in olive oil until golden and caramelized. Set aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine hash browns, soup, sour cream, Swiss cheese, butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper, caramelized onions, and 1 cup of fried onions.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, cover with foil, bake for 35–40 minutes. Uncover, add remaining fried onions, bake for 10–15 more minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the dish rest before serving.
Notes
- For added richness, use cream cheese instead of half the sour cream.
- Consider adding ham or bacon for a heartier dish.
- Perfect for holidays or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
