Description
These French Onion Funeral Potatoes are a comforting and flavorful twist on a classic casserole! Creamy potatoes, melted cheese, and a rich French onion-inspired sauce are topped with crispy fried onions for a truly decadent dish. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or any gathering where you want to impress!
Ingredients
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Potatoes:
- 32 ounces frozen cubed hash browns, thawed
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (226 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups (345 g) sour cream
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Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1/2 cup (120 g) chicken broth, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (122.5 g) whole milk, room temperature
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Fried Onions:
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced, layers separated (about 4 cups onions)
- 4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Combine Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine thawed hash browns, melted butter, shredded cheese, and sour cream. Mix well and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced onions and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in flour, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and dried mustard. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the sauce over the potato mixture and mix well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
- Fry Onions: While the casserole bakes, line a baking sheet with paper towels. Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan to 350°F (177°C). Fry onions in batches until golden brown, then drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.
- Top and Serve: Once the casserole is baked, remove from the oven and top with the fried onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use frozen diced onions for convenience.
- If you don’t have a deep-fry thermometer, you can test the oil temperature by dropping a small piece of onion into the oil. It should sizzle and turn golden brown within a few seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg