Crockpot funeral potatoes with frozen hashbrowns and potato chips on top is great for breakfast or brunch. It feeds a crowd and is cheesy with a crunch. If you loved our Crockpot potato soup with frozen hashbrowns these will be a hit too.
Want a fun brunch item this year? Try funeral potatoes with with crushed potato chips on top of tender cheesy taters, it’s always an easy Crockpot recipe our whole family enjoys.
What are funeral potatoes?
Funeral potatoes are a comforting casserole dish, especially in the Midwest and among Mormon Members. Traditionally served at post funeral luncheons (hence the name), they feature shredded potatoes (often frozen hash browns) mixed with a creamy sauce made from condensed soup and sour cream topped with shredded cheese and cornflakes or russet potato chips.
You can find frozen hash browns in the freezer section of almost any grocery store. They come diced or shredded, I prefer a bit bigger myself so they don’t get quite as soft. Sometimes there are bits of bell pepper mixed in there which is a great addition for sure. Yes you could dice up fresh potatoes as well and the timing would be just about the same but why??
These are a bit like our Instant Pot cheesy potatoes where we added bacon which you could do here too. OH MY yes those were heavenly. Not everyone is infatuated with all the small kitchen appliances like I am but if you have an IP I would make it both ways and see which you prefer.
Ingredients
You will want to start with bagged frozen hash browns, I prefer diced frozen potatoes as opposed to shredded for this one to make things easier. They come shredded or cubed, either one works, the difference is texture.
Some swear by corn flakes on the top instead of potato chips. I think that is kinda’ weird and doesn’t add the savory aspect enough for me but pick your own way. 😉 We have done either with our slow cooker cheesy potatoes recipe, that is where the obsession started.
Cream of mushroom condensed soup is typical but chicken would work too if you preferred. You can start from scratch and make homemade cream of mushroom first. This is popular if you need a dairy free alternative.
Mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese is our favorite, a mix of mild and sharp, can be added into the mix and on top for max yum.
Milk or dairy free alternative like cashew milk (the creamiest) will loosen it but not too much or it will become soupy vs. a casserole texture.
Variations and Substitutions
Salt and pepper should be used at the end and adjusted to your liking before adding chips to the top. Some like to add a large spoonful of sour cream at the end too. Spraying the inside of your pot with non stick cooking spray is helpful for cleanup later.
If you wanted to add meat into the mix that is easy to do. I would suggest precooked bacon bits, leftover ham or brown some ground meat like we did with our Ground Beef Casserole with Potatoes and fold that in with the taters.
I have heard some people say they MUST add half a block of room temperature cream cheese after the 6 hours. Well, by all means do that friends. There are lots of variations out there. Tweak it for just y’all. It’s a versatile potato dish for sure.
Can you make funeral potatoes with real potatoes?
Yes you can surely do this. I would peel all of our potatoes first after scrubbing them in the sink. Dice them into small 1/2″ x 1/2″ pieces. Use these instead of frozen, then follow the same directions below.
Instead of 6 hours on low though I would definitely check after 3 and stir checking the tenderness with a fork. If not soft enough, re-cover and cook for another hour and check again. Timing will depend on how small they are cut.
Crockpot Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 6 c hash browns, frozen, bagged
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 c mozzarella cheese
- 1 c milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 c potato chips
Instructions
- Mix together everything except potato chips inside slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Can stir halfway thru but not necessary.
- 30 minutes before serving sprinkle cheese on top and stir. Put lid back on so it melts.
- When done sprinkle crushed chips on top and serve warm!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to reheat leftovers
It will have a different consistency after being refrigerated because of the chips. Still yummy you’ll want to put into a microwave safe dish. Heat for 30 seconds, stir, then again for the same time until warm enough for you.
FAQ
To reheat funeral potatoes, place them in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil to prevent drying, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20–30 minutes, or until heated through. If reheating from frozen, increase the time to 40–50 minutes, keeping them covered for most of the time and uncovering for the last 5–10 minutes to restore the topping’s crispness.
There are a few choices but the purpose is to make it a bit crunchy so keep that in mind. The most common choices are cornflakes or potato chips. If you choose the later I would go with plain Lay’s crushed up into small bite size pieces.
Other easy potato ideas you’ll love
Our air fryer Hasselback potatoes are killer. If you have no time, make air fryer frozen hashbrowns with eggs.
If you haven’t tried Crockpot baked potatoes or air fryer baked potatoes they make a great meal. Stuff with cheese and our 5 ingredient Crockpot chili and OH MY.
Keep simple like we did, load it up more with things like bacon bits, or a variety of cheeses near the end before serving. Let us know if you add something different we should try next time we make it at our house!
