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French Onion Funeral Potatoes Recipe

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A comforting and savory baked casserole combining crispy hash browns, sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a flavorful creamy onion sauce, topped with crispy homemade fried onions for the perfect funeral potatoes side dish.

Ingredients

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Potato Mixture

  • 32 ounces frozen cubed hash browns, thawed
  • ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (226 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 ½ cups (345 g) sour cream

Sauce

  • ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried mustard
  • ½ cup (120 g) chicken broth, room temperature
  • ½ cup (122.5 g) whole milk, room temperature

Fried Onions

  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced, layers separated (about 4 cups onions)
  • 4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare potato mixture: In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, melted butter, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Mix everything thoroughly and set aside.
  3. Make the sauce: In a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt ¼ cup unsalted butter. Add the diced small yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  4. Add dry ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and dried mustard. Cook the mixture for about one minute to form a roux.
  5. Add liquids: Slowly whisk in the whole milk and chicken broth until smooth. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
  6. Combine sauce and potatoes: Pour the thickened sauce into the potato mixture and stir well to combine. Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and heated through.
  8. Prepare fried onions while casserole bakes: Line a large baking sheet with two layers of paper towels and set aside. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over high heat to 350°F.
  9. Fry onions in batches: Working in batches, carefully add about 1 cup of the thinly sliced onions to the hot oil. Fry, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn pale golden brown, about 2-5 minutes. Remove fried onions using a slotted spoon or fine mesh strainer and place them in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Ensure the oil returns to 350°F before frying each batch.
  10. Season fried onions: Sprinkle the fried onions with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and toss gently to coat evenly.
  11. Top casserole with fried onions: Once the casserole finishes baking, remove it from the oven and evenly sprinkle the fried onions over the top.
  12. Serve: Serve the French Onion Funeral Potatoes warm as a rich, flavorful side dish perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.

Notes

  • Use thawed frozen hash browns for best texture and consistency.
  • Maintaining the oil temperature at 350°F is essential for crispy, non-greasy fried onions.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat covered in the oven to maintain crispiness.

Keywords: funeral potatoes, French onion casserole, baked hash browns, creamy cheesy potatoes, crispy fried onions side dish

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