Crockpot Funeral Potatoes

Crockpot funeral potatoes with frozen hashbrowns and potato chips on top is great for breakfast or brunch. Feeds a crowd and is cheap to make too. Make it cheesy with chips on top for the crunch. If you loved our Crockpot potato soup with frozen hashbrowns these will be a hit too.

Easy Crockpot Funeral Potatoes Recipe

If you want to make this ooey gooey and cheesy you can certainly do that by folding in some sharp cheddar. I would melt some on top on the last 30 minutes as well, and then OMG it’s kinda’ like Cracker Barrel hashbrown casserole.

with Frozen Hashbrowns

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??

If you attend a lot of potlucks for brunch, this one is always a hit. Some swear by corn flakes on the top instead of 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.

This one is similar but with a slight variation, using condensed soup so it’s a bit thicker and richer in flavor.

Then we went on to use the pressure cooker and make Instant Pot cheesy potatoes with bacon and ranch. 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

1. Bagged frozen hash browns, I prefer diced frozen potatoes as opposed to shredded for this potato recipe
2. Cream of mushroom condensed soup, or make homemade cream of mushroom. Cream of chicken soup can be used alternatively if you prefer
3. Mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese if you prefer
4. Milk or dairy free alternative
5. Garlic powder we like in there
6. Potato chips crushed on the top

Variations

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 need this to be dairy free you can. The condensed soup we have tried, bought on Amazon, but have to tell you it doesn’t taste quite the same. Possible though. Plain almond milk is a good substitution though and Daiya has a great cheese choice.

Why are they called funeral potatoes?

It is said that the term came about from members of the LDS religion. It was a common dish commonly served as a side dish at get togethers after the funeral service. So, the name kinda’ stuck. Now everyone loves this cheesy potato casserole is pure comfort food. What’s great is if you want to double the recipe you can, prefer corn flakes instead of chips, go for it!

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.

How to Make Funeral Potatoes in a Crockpot

1. Mix everything except the potato chips (because those would get soggy) inside the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for most of the day. I would suggest that you do stir halfway thru for the perfect consistency.
3. I wouldn’t recommend cooking this on high because the outsides will get really soft with the middle not as tender as you’d like it to be.
4. Just before serving you can sprinkle cheese on top and stir so that it melts into the dish. Ladle into a bowl and sprinkle crushed chips on top and serve warm!

Can you make this without corn flakes?

Yes, some people like to use cereal on top instead. That is not my first choice, though I haven’t tried it, instead plain Lay’s potato chips are used. Store brand is just fine too, they literally taste just the same.

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.

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.

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 baked potatoes in a Crockpot 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!