Description
French Onion Funeral Potatoes is a comforting and cheesy casserole that combines crispy onion topping with a rich mixture of hash browns, sharp cheddar, and sour cream. This ultimate comfort casserole is perfect for gatherings, providing a deliciously golden and bubbly dish that satisfies cravings for rich, savory flavors.
Ingredients
Casserole Mixture
- 32 ounces frozen cubed hash browns, thawed
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (226 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 ½ cups (345 g) sour cream
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried mustard
- ½ cup (120 g) chicken broth, room temperature
- ½ cup (122.5 g) whole milk, room temperature
Crispy Onion Topping
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced with layers separated (about 4 cups onions)
- 4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Prepare the Casserole Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, melted butter, cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced onion, minced garlic, flour, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dried mustard, chicken broth, and whole milk. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the prepared casserole mixture into the sprayed baking dish. Spread it out evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform cooking and browning.
- Prepare Crispy Onion Topping: Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown and become crispy. Carefully remove the onions from the oil and drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for about 50 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Add Crispy Onions: During the last five minutes of baking, remove the casserole from the oven and evenly sprinkle the crispy onions on top. Return it to the oven for the remaining baking time to allow the onions to brown slightly and meld with the casserole.
Notes
- Use thawed hash browns for even cooking and texture.
- Be careful when frying onions to avoid burning; cook until just golden and crispy.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly.
- For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper slightly.
- Make sure to spread the casserole evenly in the baking dish to ensure even baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
