funeral-potatoes

Daily Food

Funeral Potatoes

The story goes that these bubbling beauties were named so after becoming a traditional comfort food for post-funeral gatherings. They are basically comfort in a pan, but we prefer (and suggest we all) eat them on happier occasions, especially Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time comfort food is an absolute necessity.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 c. chicken stock
  • 2 lb. frozen hash browns, defrosted
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1 c. cheddar
  • 1 c. Monterey Jack
  • 2 c. Cornflakes, crushed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 tbsp. butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp. chives, finely chopped

Directions

  1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Step 2Melt 3 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent. Sprinkle with flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in milk and chicken stock. Bring to boil and let simmer to thicken. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.Stir in cheeses and sour cream.
  3. Step 3In a large bowl, combine hash browns with sauce. Transfer to a buttered casserole dish.
  4. Step 4In a medium bowl, combine cornflakes and butter. Top casserole.
  5. Step 5Cover the dish and bake for 45 minutes, or until bubbly. 
  6. Step 6Top with chives and serve.