Ultimate French Onion Potatoes Irresistible Comfort Recipe
Author:admin
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Description
French Onion Funeral Potatoes craveworthy comfort dish with creamy cheese crispy edges simple prepbake steps and shareable crowdpleasing flavor
Ingredients
Scale
1 bag (32 oz) frozen hash browns, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
1 large onion, thinly sliced and caramelized
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan (optional)
4–6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
French fried onions or extra caramelized onions for topping
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix the hash browns, 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, milk, caramelized onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
Spread the mixture into the prepared dish in an even layer. If using bacon, sprinkle a portion over the top now.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the center is just set.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining cheddar (and parmesan if using), and return to the oven for 5–10 more minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
For a crisper topping, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely to avoid burning. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before serving. If you're using French fried onions, sprinkle them on just before serving for a crunchy finish.
Notes
A comforting, cheesy potato casserole inspired by French onion flavors, ideal for potlucks and crowd gatherings. Creamy, caramelized, and a little extra, it feeds a hungry crowd.
