Creamy, cheesy hash browns baked to perfection and crowned with crispy golden onions—comfort food at its finest.
If there’s one casserole that never makes it home with leftovers, it’s this one. French Onion Funeral Potatoes are the ultimate crowd-pleaser: tender hash browns folded into a rich sour cream and cheddar sauce, kissed with sautéed onions and garlic, then topped with a crunchy layer of fried onion rings. Whether you’re feeding a holiday crowd, showing up for a potluck, or just craving something cozy, this dish delivers big flavor with nostalgic charm.
🧂 Ingredients
| Category | Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Mixture | Frozen cubed hash browns (thawed) | 2 lbs (32 oz) |
| Unsalted butter (melted) | 4 tbsp (½ stick) | |
| Sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded) | 2 cups | |
| Sour cream | 1½ cups | |
| Creamy Sauce | Unsalted butter | 4 tbsp (½ stick) |
| Yellow onion (finely diced) | 1 small | |
| Fresh garlic (minced) | 2 tsp | |
| All-purpose flour | ¼ cup | |
| Kosher salt | 1 tsp | |
| Black pepper (freshly ground) | ½ tsp | |
| Cayenne pepper | ½ tsp (adjust to taste) | |
| Dried mustard powder | ½ tsp | |
| Chicken broth (room temperature) | ½ cup | |
| Whole milk (room temperature) | ½ cup | |
| Crispy Onion Topping | Yellow onions (thinly sliced into rings) | 2 large (about 4 cups) |
| Vegetable oil (for frying) | 4 cups | |
| Salt | To taste |
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