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French Onion Funeral Potatoes

Delicious French Onion Funeral Potatoes Recipe for Gatherings

Indulge in creamy French Onion Funeral Potatoes with crispy onions, perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 529

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Non-stick skillet
  • large saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Slotted spoon
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350?F. Spray a 9?13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, melted butter, shredded cheese, and sour cream. Mix well and set aside.
  3. In a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and cook until softened (3-5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
  4. Add flour, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and dried mustard. Cook for another minute.
  5. Slowly add milk and chicken broth, whisking until well combined. Continue to cook, whisking until thickened.
  6. Pour the sauce into the potato mixture and mix well. Then, pour into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and heated through.
  8. While the casserole is baking, prepare the fried onions.
  9. Line a large baking sheet with two layers of paper towels and set aside.
  10. In a large saucepan over high heat, add oil and heat to 350?F.
  11. Working in batches, add about 1 cup of onions to the hot oil. Fry, stirring occasionally, until onions turn pale golden brown, about 2-5 minutes. Using a fine mesh strainer or slotted spoon, carefully remove the fried onions from the hot oil and place them in an even layer onto the lined baking sheet. Set aside and repeat with the remaining onions, ensuring the oil is at 350?F before frying each batch.
  12. Sprinkle fried onions with salt, tossing to coat.
  13. After the casserole has baked for 45-50 minutes, remove from the oven and sprinkle the fried onions evenly over the top of the hot casserole.
  14. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding ingredients like crispy bacon bits or swapping cheeses for a personal touch.

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