Description
Irresistible French Onion Funeral Potatoes Casserole Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces frozen cubed hash browns (thawed)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried mustard
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced (about 4 cups))
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray to ensure your casserole comes out easily.
- Combine the thawed hash browns, melted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream in a large bowl. Mix well to create a creamy potato base, then set aside.
- Melt ¼ cup butter in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. This will form a delicious base for your caramelized onions.
- Cook the diced onions for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, releasing wonderful aromas.
- Stir in the flour, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and dried mustard. Cook this mixture for another minute to bloom the flavors beautifully.
- Whisk in the milk and chicken broth slowly, stirring continually until well combined. Keep whisking until the sauce thickens and achieves a rich consistency.
- Mix the thickened sauce into the potato mixture and stir until evenly combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and heated through.
- Prepare the fried onions while the casserole is baking. Line a large baking sheet with two layers of paper towels, setting aside to catch the excess oil later.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over high heat to 350°F, perfect for frying your onions!
- Fry about 1 cup of sliced onions in batches. Stir occasionally until they turn a pale golden brown, about 2-5 minutes.
- Remove the fried onions using a fine mesh strainer or slotted spoon, and place them in an even layer on the lined baking sheet. Set aside to cool and repeat with the remaining onions.
- Sprinkle the cooled fried onions with kosher salt, gently tossing to coat for extra flavor.
- Top your baked casserole with the fried onions evenly over the surface right after taking it out from the oven.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delightful blend of flavors and textures in every bite.
Notes
- This dish is great for gatherings.
- Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: French Onion Funeral Potatoes, Casserole, Comfort Food