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wooden spoonful of CrockPot funeral potatoes with green onions over gray slow cooker with casserole

CrockPot Funeral Potatoes

How to make cheesy CrockPot funeral potatoes. Easy slow cooker hashbrown casserole, a family favorite side dish, breakfast, or brunch recipe.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 452kcal
Author: Mel Lockcuff

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces frozen hash browns thawed
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion minced
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
  • 16 ounces sour cream
  • 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Topping:

  • 2 cups Corn Flakes slightly crushed
  • 1/4 cup salted butter melted
  • 4 green onions chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of the CrockPot or slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking or scorching.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the hashbrowns, melted butter, salt, pepper, minced garlic, minced onion, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream.
  • Stir in the cheddar cheese.
  • Spread the mixture into the greased slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours, or on low for 4 to 5 hours.

Topping:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the slightly crushed Corn Flakes and melted butter.
  • Sprinkle the Corn Flakes over the hash brown mixture in the slow cooker; then cover and cook an additional 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with chopped green onions, if desired, and serve while warm.

Notes

CAN I PUT FROZEN POTATOES IN THE SLOW COOKER, OR DO I HAVE TO COOK THEM FIRST?
Yes, the potatoes can be put straight into the slow cooker, but it's important to ensure that they are thawed beforehand. Just follow the instructions on the package, and be sure to allow ample time for thawing.
HANDY TIP: HOW TO CRUSH CORN FLAKES
The quickest and least messy way that I have found to crush Corn Flakes is to place them in a quart sized plastic bag and seal the bag. Be sure that all of the air inside the bag escapes. Using either your hands or a rolling pin, you can now crush the Corn Flakes. For this recipe, they only need to be slightly crushed, so don't spend too much time on it.
HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT CROCKPOT CHEESY HASHBROWNS
Thankfully, this recipe is a great make-ahead meal. It can be made the night before, the day before, etc. This casserole will store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Although it is certainly possible to cook it beforehand, for the best results I recommend mixing it up to store in the fridge, waiting to cook until you're ready to eat.
For longer storage time, cook your funeral potatoes in the slow cooker beforehand, and place them in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months. When you're ready, simply let your potatoes thaw overnight in the refrigerator, and bake them at 350° F for 30 minutes to an hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 621mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
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