French Onion Funeral Potatoes
A creamy and cheesy potato casserole topped with crispy fried onions, perfect for gatherings.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish For baking the casserole
- Skillet For sautéing onions and preparing sauce
- Saucepan For frying onions
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen cubed hash browns, thawed
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1.5 cups sour cream
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried mustard
- 0.5 cup chicken broth, room temperature
- 0.5 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups onions)
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix the thawed hash browns, melted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream until well combined. Set aside.
- For the sauce, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the flour, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and dried mustard. Cook for about a minute, stirring continuously, then slowly add the milk and chicken broth, whisking until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Combine the sauce with the potato mixture and pour it into the prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and heated through. Keep an eye on it towards the end to avoid over-browning.
- While the casserole bakes, prepare the fried onions. Line a baking sheet with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- In a saucepan, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the sliced onions in batches until they are pale golden brown, about 2-5 minutes per batch. Remove the fried onions and place them on the lined baking sheet, sprinkling with a little kosher salt.
- Once the casserole is done baking, sprinkle the fried onions evenly over the top for that perfect crunchy finish.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delicious French Onion Funeral Potatoes!
Notes
For a crispy topping, broil the casserole for a few minutes after adding the fried onions.