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French Onion Funeral Potatoes

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French Onion Funeral Potatoes are a delightful twist on a classic cheesy potato casserole that brings warmth and comfort to any gathering. With layers of creamy, cheesy goodness and topped with crispy onions, this dish is perfect for family dinners or potlucks. It combines the rich flavors of sharp cheddar cheese and sweet caramelized onions, making it an irresistible side everyone will love. Easy to prepare ahead of time, these funeral potatoes promise to be a hit at your next meal.

Ingredients

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  • 32 ounces frozen cubed hash browns (thawed)
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 4 cups vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried mustard
  • ½ cup whole milk (room temperature)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
  3. In a large bowl, combine thawed hash browns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, sautéed onion mixture, flour, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, dried mustard, chicken broth, and milk. Mix well.
  4. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for about 50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  5. For the topping, fry thinly sliced onions in vegetable oil until crispy; drain on paper towels.
  6. Once the casserole is baked, top with crispy onions before serving.

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