Funeral Potatoes

Funeral potatoes, also known as Mormon Funeral Potatoes in Utah, are a cheesy potato casserole commonly served at funerals and family gathering. My son told me that he had it at office during his recent visit to California. He wanted to make this for Thanksgiving. The dish is creamy and cheesy potatoes, topped with crispy cornflakes.

Ingredients:

For Potato mixture:

6-7 medium potatoes

1/4 cup butter

1 can vegetarian cream of mushroom soup

2 cups sour cream (1 pint)

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

For the Topping:

1/4 cup melted butter

2 cups crushed cornflakes

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F.

2. Cube and boil potatoes until just soft enough to eat, but still firm when bitten into. Drain water and set aside to cool.

3. Melt butter in microwave. Once melted stir in cream of mushroom soup.

                                                                 

4. In a separate bowl mix sour cream, chopped green onions, salt, and shredded cheddar cheese. 

                                                                 
 

5. Add the butter and soup mixture. Mix well and set aside.

                                           

6. Fold the potatoes to the sauce mixture. Stir just long enough to coat all potatoes.

                                           

7. Spoon the mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

                                                          

8. To prepare the topping melt butter and mix with crushed Corn Flakes.

                                           

9. Spread cereal topping over the potato mixture in the pan. Bake in preheated oven for about 35-45 minutes or until bubbly and corn flakes appear golden and crispy.

                                                     

Notes:

You can add 1 teaspoon of sat to the the water when boiling the potatoes for more flavorful potatoes.