So we type of have this unstated rule round OBB that we don’t have recipes with Cream of One thing soup in them. And I completely adhere to that in my very own cooking 99.9% of the time–it’s simply not my factor, you understand? Nonetheless, there are occasions and locations and generally there are guidelines that must be damaged. The time is now. The place is right here. I provide you with…Funeral Potatoes.
However why funeral potatoes???
Consider it or not, “Funeral Potatoes” just isn’t truly their technical title–it’s often one thing like Tacky Potato Casserole. However these are sometimes discovered served with ham on Easter dinner tables in addition to luncheons following funerals which, shockingly, is how they bought their title.
Since Easter is developing and ham is usually served at Easter, and since that is my favourite aspect dish for ham, I needed to swallow my emotions about Cream of One thing soups. If in case you have a bit additional time/motivation in your arms, you possibly can at all times make Selfmade Cream of Rooster Soup (make a half batch of the soup for the potatoes recipe), however actually, these potatoes are so good and really easy and such nice consolation meals that I wholeheartedly suggest simply popping open the can of soup. C’mon, only one time gained’t harm, proper?
find out how to make them
So anyway…you’ll want a bag of shredded hash brown potatoes from the freezer part (thawed), a can of cream of rooster soup (or cream of mushroom in the event you’re going vegetarian), shredded sharp cheddar cheese, bitter cream, an onion, just a few cloves of garlic, kosher salt, freshly floor black pepper, and a bit butter.
Preheat the oven to 350 after which, in a big skillet, soften a tablespoon or two of butter over medium warmth. I’m truly doing the complete factor in a 12″ forged iron skillet which is superb on so many ranges (solely dirtying one pan, enjoyable/rustic presentation, stovetop to oven…if you wish to be taught extra about why I really like forged iron, take a look at this publish.) Chop an onion and mince 2-3 cloves of garlic…
and saute till the onions are translucent and the garlic is aromatic.
Whereas the onions and garlic are sautéing, mix collectively the bitter cream, cream of rooster soup, salt, and pepper.
Take away the pan with the garlic and onions from warmth and add the thawed hash browns, the bitter cream combination, and the cheese…
Mix the components nicely.
Should you’re not baking this within the skillet, switch the combination to a 9×13″ baking dish.
to crunch or to not crunch
Now, there’s a severe, related, and ongoing debate about whether or not or not Funeral Potatoes ought to have a crunchy topping. I’m firmly within the “no topping” camp–I really like these as a result of they don’t essentially must be served instantly and since they make superior leftovers. When a crunchy topping is concerned, each of these virtues fly out the window as a result of the topping will get soggy. HOWEVER. In order for you a crunchy topping, you possibly can add crushed cornflakes, seasoned bread crumbs, and even crushed saltines to the casserole earlier than you bake it.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or till the cheese is bubbly all through and the casserole is scorching within the middle.
You possibly can serve this as a foremost dish (type of like mac and cheese, proper?) with a salad and fruit or serve it alongside pot roast, ham, or roasted rooster. The funeral is completely optionally available.
(For the sake of nostalgia, right here’s what these seemed like again in 2011 after we initially printed this recipe…)
Funeral Potatoes
Tacky and comforting, this casserole is the right aspect dish for a vacation dinner (or a funeral.)
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Substances
- 1 small-medium onion diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1-2 tablespoons butter
- 1 28-30 ounce bag shredded hash brown potatoes thawed
- 1 16- ounce container bitter cream
- 1 10- oz. can cream of rooster or cream of mushroom soup
- 8 ounces about 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly floor black pepper
- OPTIONAL: Crushed cornflakes seasoned bread crumbs, crushed potato chips, or crushed Ritz or saltine crackers
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350. In a big skillet (or 12″ forged iron skillet), soften the butter over medium warmth. Add the onion and garlic and saute till the onion is translucent and the garlic is aromatic. Take away from warmth. Add the thawed hash browns, bitter cream, cream of rooster soup, cheese, salt, and pepper and mix nicely. Add further salt and pepper if crucial.
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If not baking within the skillet, unfold the combination right into a 9×13″ (or comparable) dish and bake for 50-60 minutes or till the casserole is scorching within the middle and the cheese is bubbly all through. Function a foremost dish with a salad and fruit or alongside roasted ham, turkey, rooster, or beef. Makes 6-8 foremost dish or 10-12 aspect dish servings.