Funeral Potatoes are a beloved recipe below the Mason-Dixon.
Cheesy, and crunchy, and hearty oh my!
With layers of cheese and a crispy potato chip topping, this casserole is all things warm and delicious.
Credit: Southern Living
Sowhy the name"funeral potatoes" you may ask?
It’s for one simple reason.
The delightful dish is super comforting, which is the perfect jot down of food for a funeral.
This recipe is incredibly easy to make, and it feeds a crowd.
Similar tomashed potatoes, this dish is creamy and delicious.
Take the potatoes out of the freezer while you are preparing the rest of the ingredients.
Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, then melt 6 tablespoons salted butter in it.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to incorporate.
Cook for a minute or 2 to cook out the raw flour, but do not let it color.
Whisk in the milk, making sure to get out all the lumps.
Add the broth and whisk again if there are still lumps.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to thicken, about 3 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream and Cheddar.
Add the hashbrown potatoes and mix everything together.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small pan.
Put the potato chips and Parmesan in a bowl and crush the potato chips.
Pour in the melted butter and toss to coat.
Sprinkle the crumbs over the top of the potatoes.
Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
