Jalapeño Cheddar Funeral Potatoes (Print View)

A creamy casserole with potatoes, cheddar, and jalapeños baked until golden and bubbly.

# Components:

→ Potatoes and Base

01 - 32 oz frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
02 - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Flavorings

07 - 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
08 - 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

12 - 2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed hash brown potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, condensed soup, 1/2 cup melted butter, milk, diced jalapeños, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
03 - Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss crushed cornflakes with 1/4 cup melted butter until evenly coated.
05 - Sprinkle the buttered cornflakes evenly over the potato mixture.
06 - Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
07 - Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients and minimal hands-on time
  • Creamy, cheesy comfort food with a spicy jalapeño kick that's perfectly balanced
  • Golden, crunchy cornflake topping adds irresistible texture
  • Perfect make-ahead side dish for potlucks, holidays, and family gatherings
  • Customizable heat level to suit everyone's taste preferences
02 -
  • Thaw hash browns completely and drain excess moisture for the best texture
  • Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese—pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can affect melting
  • Don't skip the cooling period after baking; it allows the casserole to set and makes serving easier
  • Taste your jalapeños before adding—heat levels can vary significantly between peppers
  • For extra flavor, sauté the onions and jalapeños in a bit of butter before mixing them into the casserole
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