Mom’s Cheesy Potato Casserole Aka Funeral Potatoes

Funeral Potatoes got their name because they are a popular dish served at post-funeral gatherings in the American West.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Mom’s Cheesy Potato Casserole Aka Funeral Potatoes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Side Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Potatoes
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 can Cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Cornflakes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and dice the potatoes.
3. In a large pot, boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and set aside.
4. In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion until translucent.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, sautéed onion, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
6. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
7. In a small bowl, crush the cornflakes and sprinkle them over the top of the casserole.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
9. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.