Hashbrown Casserole with Cornflakes

Indulge in comfort with cheesy Hashbrown Casserole with Cornflakes, a beloved classic also known as Funeral Potatoes. Shredded hash brown potatoes, onions, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and mushroom soup are combined and topped with buttery cornflakes and baked in a casserole dish. The crispy cornflake topping adds a delightful crunch to every bite.

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What Makes Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes So Good? 

You can’t go wrong with the classic combination of potatoes and cheese. But when you add a sumptuous sauce made from condensed cream of chicken soup and sour cream, you wind up with a dish that may be the epitome of comfort food.

The baked cornflake topping adds a bit of crunch to the casserole and works well with the smooth richness of the other ingredients. This kind of old-school meal has brought families together for generations, and it belongs on your dinner table.

What is the best part of this recipe? It is the perfect side dish, it does not matter if it is one of those special occasions or an ordinary weeknight dinner. These potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. This recipe is a family favorite, it was my grandmother’s recipe and it has been served for over forty years at my house. 

It’s also a terrific dish for church potlucks and holiday dinners, especially Christmas and Easter. It pairs beautifully with a ham.

Why You Should Try This Recipe 

Quick, easy, delicious, and inexpensive, this cheesy hash brown casserole recipe with cornflakes is perfect when you have to feed a group. This easy side dish is made with simple ingredients. Maybe that is why it is sometimes known as Cheesy Funeral Potatoes With Corn Flakes. But don’t let the morbid name deter you from enjoying this dish whenever you want.

And like most casseroles, you can easily change the ingredients to use up any leftovers, but it’s still sure to be a real crowd-pleaser. 

Hashbrown Casserole Ingredients

For this easy hash brown casserole with cornflakes and onions, you’ll need:

• Frozen shredded hash browns
• White onions, diced
• Unsalted butter 
• Sour cream
• Condensed cream of mushroom canned soup
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Cornflakes
• Chives

Save time by using frozen chopped onions. 

How to Make a Cheesy Potato Casserole With Corn Flakes

To prepare this cheesy hashbrown casserole recipe:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Dice the white onion into small pieces and set aside for later.
3. Melt half of the unsalted butter in the microwave and pour it into a large mixing bowl. 
4. To the same bowl, add the hashbrowns, chopped white onions, sour cream, condensed cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine everything.

5. Use a silicone spatula to scrape the potato mixture into a 9x13x2-inch baking dish. Shake the baking tray gently to flatten the top of the prepared casserole dish. 

6. Spread the cornflakes over the casserole mixture. 
7. Melt the remaining unsalted butter and pour over the cornflakes. 

8. Bake the casserole in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the hasbrowns brown.  
9. While the casserole is cooking, finely chop chives and reserve for garnish. 
10. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the chopped chives over the top. Serve hot. 

Recipe Variations

Let your creativity flow, and add or change the ingredients in your cheesy potato casserole with cornflakes. Here are several suggestions to help get you started: 

• Change the sauce liquid. Instead of cream of mushroom soup, try cream of chicken canned soup, cheesy Alfredo sauce, or a simple bechamel. 
• Add some protein. Toss in cubed ham, chopped cooked sausages, or browned ground beef to make the casserole more filling. 
• Switch out the topping. Use crushed Ritz crackers or saltines instead of cornflakes.
• Load the casserole up with veggies. Diced bell peppers, sauteed spinach, cooked mushrooms, or even a can of Ro-Tel will taste great.

What to Serve With This Hashbrown Casserole Recipe With Corn Flakes

Whether you make this casserole a main or a side, it pairs well with many different types of food. Here are a few options:

• Scrambled eggs, sausage, and bacon. Turn these cheesy potatoes with buttery cornflakes into a delicious side dish for brunch by serving them with your favorite breakfast items. 
• A side salad. Simple mixed greens with an acidic dressing will cut through the richness of cheesy potatoes with cornflakes. 
• Roasted meat or chicken. Substitute this casserole for mashed or baked potatoes. The casserole is terrific when matched with a juicy steak, pork chops, or ham. 

How to Store Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes

Cover the leftover casserole with plastic or transfer it to an airtight container. Store it in the fridge for up to three days or in the freezer for up to a month. 

How to Freeze a Hashbrown Casserole

It is comforting to know that you always have a homemade meal in your freezer for those days when you don’t feel like cooking. And since Cheesy Potato Casserole With Corn Flakes freezes so well, you’ll always want to have one on hand. 

To freeze a cooked casserole:

1. Let the casserole cool in the baking dish.
2. Wrap plastic around the entire baking dish and cover with a layer of aluminum foil. 
3. Place the wrapped casserole flat on the freezer shelf. Thaw the casserole in the refrigerator overnight before reheating. 

Alternatively, you can prepare the casserole up until the step where you bake it and stop. Wrap the baking dish in plastic and aluminum foil and freeze it. Thaw the hashbrown casserole overnight in the fridge, then cook it according to the original recipe directions. 

How to Reheat a Hashbrown Casserole

To ensure the precooked casserole is crispy when you warm it up:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. While the oven is preheating, unwrap the casserole and allow it to come up to room temperature. 
3. Cover the top of the casserole with aluminum foil. 
4. Heat for about 10 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and heat for five to 10 more minutes or until the center of the casserole is hot. 

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• Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
• Creamed Corn Casserole
• Mashed Potato Casserole
• Southern Squash Casserole
• Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

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Thanks to Aladyamour for this recipe.