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French Onion Funeral Potatoes Recipe

French Onion Funeral Potatoes Recipe

5.3 from 13 reviews

French Onion Funeral Potatoes is a comforting and indulgent casserole dish that combines the flavors of French onion soup with classic funeral potatoes, topped with crispy fried onions for a delicious crunch.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

  • 32 ounces frozen cubed hash browns, thawed
  • ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (226 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 ½ cups (345 g) sour cream

Sauce

  • ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried mustard
  • ½ cup (120 g) chicken broth, room temperature
  • ½ cup (122.5 g) whole milk, room temperature

Fried Onions

  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced, layers separated (about 4 cups onions)
  • 4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Potatoes: In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, butter, shredded cheese, and sour cream. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Sauce: In a medium, non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, cook until softened, add garlic, then flour, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and dry mustard. Slowly add milk and chicken broth, whisk until thickened. Pour into potato mixture.
  4. Bake: Pour mixture into baking dish. Bake for 45-50 minutes until bubbly and heated through.
  5. Fried Onions: Fry sliced onions in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
  6. Top casserole: Sprinkle fried onions over the hot casserole.
  7. Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of paprika or fresh herbs to the casserole before baking.
  • Adjust the level of cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
  • Make sure the fried onions are crispy before topping the casserole for the best texture contrast.

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