🧀 Cheesy Potatoes (a.k.a. Funeral Potatoes / Hashbrown Casserole)

Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45–50 mins
Total Time: ~1 hour

Ingredients:

• 1 (28–32 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns (thawed) OR 5–6 medium potatoes, peeled and grated

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild—your call!)

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or mushroom for vegetarian)

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1/2 cup melted butter

• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped (optional but tasty)

• Salt & pepper to taste

Optional crunchy topping:

• 1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers

• 2–3 tbsp melted butter

Instructions: 

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