Once you've tasted what O'Brien potatoes can do to an already to-die-for cheesy potatoes recipe, you'll never want to make cheesy potatoes—or funeral potatoes—any other way!
I'm not lying when I say these cheesy potatoes are the best—they out-bake all other cheesy potatoes recipes. Before I tell you the secret, I must warn you... don't bake this cheesy potato casserole unless at least 10 people are in attendance for dinner.
Fewer guests than that and you're sure to eat half a pan of the potato-y, buttery, cheesy, cornflake-crunchy goodness.
Not a good choice when combined with leftover Halloween candy and all the Thanksgiving trimmings.
Now for the secret to baking the best cheesy potatoes: O'Brien potatoes. For reals.
Once you've tasted what O'Brien frozen hash brown potatoes can do to an already delicious cheesy potato recipe, you'll never want to make your cheesy potatoes any other way. The O'Brien potatoes—you know, the ones with the red and green peppers—add the right amount of kicked up flavor without overpowering the dish.
Top all that creamy cheesy potato goodness with cornflakes tossed in melted butter and you've basically created what's sure to be everyone's favorite holiday side dish. At least, it's everyone favorite holiday side dish around here!
To make it the favorite and the prettiest, I prefer to serve this recipe in a white baking dish. The one you see pictured is CorningWare from Target, but I also love the perfectly rectangular shape and solid handles of HIC lasagna pan.
In fact, you may want to pick up two because these funeral potatoes are so popular I often double the recipe... not because I need to feed more people but so I can have a pan entirely to myself. #truth
Whether you call them cheesy potatoes or funeral potatoes or cheesy potato casserole or not-so-skinny potatoes (so totally not skinny), I guarantee you won't regret making them this holiday season.
Or on Easter Sunday. Or when your brother-in-law comes to visit because he loves them and always compliments your cooking.
BEST Cheesy Potatoes with O'Brien Potatoes
Once you've tasted what O'Brien potatoes can do to an already to-die-for cheesy potatoes recipe, you'll never want to make cheesy potatoes any other way!
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 2 cups grated medium cheddar cheese
- ½ (28-oz) bag Ore-Ida Potatoes O'Brien
- ½ (32-oz) bag Ore-Ida Southern Style Hash Browns
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 pint sour cream
- ½ cup butter, melted
Topping
- 3 cups corn flakes
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine grated cheese, hash browns, cream of chicken soup, onions and sour cream in a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Add melted melted butter and mix well.
- Spread in 9x13-inch pan.
Topping
- Combine corn flakes and ¼ cup melted butter. Layer evenly on top of potatoes.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes until hot and bubbly around the edges and heated through the middle. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 375Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 586mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 9g
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Courtney
This looks like a decadent dish - there are a few potato lovers in my house who would LOVE to eat this!
Emily Hill
It is pretty decadent which is why I love it so much!
Phyllis
My mother-in-law would make these ALL the time for family gatherings and we all went crazy for them. She didn’t put corn flakes on top, she used crunched up potato chips. But either way, they are delicious! Now I have the recipe, too!!! Mmmmm good!
Emily Hill
I need to try potato chips! That sounds delish!
Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites
I'm a potato-holic and when you add cheese, that's already over-the-top delicious in my book. But, you went and used cornflakes! I have got to try this!
Emily Hill
So many textures and flavors. It's the best!
Dannii
Cheese and potatoes are probably 2 of the bestfoods ever. This is the perfect comfort food.
Emily Hill
Definitely serious comfort food!
Jenna
Holy smokes. I was all down with the cheesy potatoes and then I saw they have a crunchy topping. This is the way to my heart! Printing, thanks!!
Emily Hill
That crunchy topping plus those O'Brien potatoes make these so yummy!
Colleen
Cheese plus potatoes is always a winner in my books!
Emily Hill
The combination is one of my favorites!
Colleen
Cheese plus potatoes are always a winner in my books. And it looks so easy using frozen hash browns, too!
Emily Hill
Yes! The secret is in those O'Brien potatoes with the peppers and onions. It's a keeper!
Adrianne
I am with you, I want a plate of these all to myself too!!! Funeral potatoes, haha, I get it. Great recipe and fabulous step by step pics, I will give these a whirl with my Sunday roast.
Emily Hill
They'll pair perfectly with a Sunday roast! Yum!
Krissy
I had never put corn flakes on my potatoes but I just love the crunch that they add!
Emily Hill
Me too! I often 1 1/2 the recipe for extra crunch!
Jamielyn
Perfect side dish for the holidays! So delicious!
Emily Hill
Agreed! It's the best!
Courtney O'Dell
I am addicted to anything cheesy and potatoes! Did not disappoint!
Emily Hill
Yay! Glad you liked it!
Jocelyn @Inside BruCrew Life
I totally agree with you about not making this unless you have people to help you eat it. The cheesy potatoes and the crunchy corn flakes just work so well together.
Emily Hill
It's hard to not eat the entire pan!
Aimee
WHo can resist cheesy potatoes? These are fantastic!
Emily Hill
No one in our family can resist them!
Ravin kumar
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