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This cheesy potato casserole with diced potatoes makes the best side dish, and is a staple at my holiday tables. I’m amping up the flavor of this EASY cheesy potato recipe by adding onions in a few forms and plenty of shredded cheddar cheese. Serve these funeral potatoes with mains like roasted chicken, spatchcock turkey, air fryer turkey breast, apricot glazed ham, or steaks. It truly goes with anything.

This diced potato casserole (sometimes called funeral potatoes!) is made easy with diced potato hash browns (a major kitchen shortcut), and then we’re adding major flavor in the form of cream of chicken soup, butter, sour cream, garlic powder, sharp cheddar cheese, and French fried onions. So yes, it’s still going to taste like the classic easy cheesy potatoes you’re used to, but a tad extra in the best possible way. 😉

If you are looking for more comfort food recipes, be sure to try my crockpot chicken thighs with potatoes, slow cooker brats, and homemade chili next time!

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Table of Contents

• What is Potato Casserole?
• What You’ll Love About this Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe
• Cheesy Potato Recipe Ingredients
• How to Make Cheesy Potato Casserole with Diced Potatoes
• Frequently Asked Questions
  • Is cheesy potato casserole gluten free?
  • How many calories in cheesy potato casserole?
  • What goes with cheesy potato casserole?
• Storage Instructions
  • Can you make cheesy potato casserole ahead of time?
  • How to reheat
  • Can you freeze cheesy potatoes?
• What to Serve with Funeral Potatoes
• More Side Dish Recipes
• Save time. Save money. Get organized.
• Helpful Tools to Make Funeral Potatoes Recipe
• Pin this cheesy potato casserole with diced potatoes recipe for later!

What is Potato Casserole?

Like any casserole recipe, there are many different varieties! This particular cheesy potato casserole is a classic here in Minnesota and often served at holidays. The simplest versions are a mixture of diced potatoes or hashbrowns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream and/or butter, and some seasonings.

I’ve added some extra flavor to my version, but it still has the classic feel.

What You’ll Love About this Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe

• Tons of flavor
• Cheesy, savory flavor
• Tender potatoes
• Made with 8 basic ingredients
• Takes just 10 minutes to prep
• Perfect side dish to almost any main dish
• Family friendly

Cheesy Potato Recipe Ingredients

The beauty of thisfuneral potatoes recipe is the simple ingredients, but I’ve added a few extras to give it an oomph of flavor:

• Diced potatoes – Often times the prepared hashbrowns and potatoes are in the refrigerated section of stores near eggs and dairy. You can also use the potato cubes with onions or vegetables. Frozen diced potatoes also work, just make sure to take them out to thaw. You can also dice your own potatoes into about 1/2 inch cubes – try yukon gold or red potatoes for great color and flavor. If you use traditional russet potatoes, be sure to peel them first.
• Green onions – The green onions give a milder flavor than regular onions would. You could also use chives.
• Cream of chicken soup – Look for a condensed soup, you could also use cream of mushroom soup.
• Butter – Use any unsalted butter.
• Sour cream – I recommend full fat sour cream for best flavor.
• Spices – Garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper
• Shredded cheese – I recommend sharp cheddar cheese, but you could also use any cheddar, colby jack, or even pepper jack for a little spice.
• French fried onions – Many funeral potato recipes call for cornflakes, but I think the savory flavor of fried onions adds a boost of flavor and crunch to this potato dish.

How to Make Cheesy Potato Casserole with Diced Potatoes

While this cheesy diced potato casserole takes about an hour to make, the prep is really quite simple! The majority of the time is hands-off while the casserole is baking. Here’s how to make it:

• Prep ingredients. Thaw potatoes if frozen. Thinly slice green onions.
• Mix wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, melted butter, sour cream, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
• Mix diced cheesy potatoes. Fold in potatoes, green onions and shredded cheese and stir to combine.
• Bake potatoes. Transfer cheesy potato casserole with sour cream to a baking dish and sprinkle with fried onions. Bake covered with foil for 40 minutes and uncovered for another 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives if desired.

TIP: If food typically sticks to your casserole dish, spray it with cooking spray or an olive oil spritz.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cheesy potato casserole gluten free?

Not as written, but if you use gluten-free potatoes, gluten-free cream of chicken soup, and gluten-free onion straws and it will be.

How many calories in cheesy potato casserole?

The full nutrition stats are below, but there are 359 calories per serving in this particular cheesy potato casserole recipe. It’s a decent-sized serving, but you could also stretch it into smaller servings as well.

What goes with cheesy potato casserole?

This is an Easter cheesy potato casserole recipe at our house, which means it’s perfect with apricot glazed ham but it’s also great with roasted chicken, spatchcock turkey, air fryer turkey breast, steak, or really anytime you need a potato side dish.

Storage Instructions

Can you make cheesy potato casserole ahead of time?

Yes, in fact you can easily prep this recipe ahead. Make and assemble the potato mixture a day or two ahead and store in the fridge. Bake when ready.

Store leftover potatoes in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

How to reheat

Reheat the leftovers in a microwave or a 375 degree F oven until heated through.

Can you freeze cheesy potatoes?

Cover casserole and freeze for 2-3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

What to Serve with Funeral Potatoes

These cheesy funeral potatoes go with so many main dishes, which is one of the reasons that everyone loves them so much. Try them with one of these main dishes:

• Apricot Glazed Ham
• Dry Brine Spatchcock Turkey
• Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Breast
• Air Fryer Salmon
• Air Fryer Lobster

More Side Dish Recipes

If you like this recipe for cheesy potato casserole, you might also like some of these other simple side dish recipes:

• Napa Cabbage Coleslaw – This flavorful and crunchy slaw takes just 15 minutes to make.
• Simple Green Salad – Elevate simple salads with a few ingredients.
• Kale Pomegranate Salad – This is a beautiful dish for holiday tables.
• Broiled Asparagus – An ideal Easter dinner would have ham, asparagus, and cubed cheesy potatoes on the menu.
• French Green Beans – Once you’ve had these green beans, you’ll never go back to regular ones!
• Air Fryer Broccoli – This quick and easy side is always a hit!

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Helpful Tools to Make Funeral Potatoes Recipe

• Chef Knife – The BEST knife around. Truly a staple in my kitchen.
• Glass Bowls – Easily mix the cheesy potatoes in these bowls that can also go right in the dishwasher.
• Ceramic Baking Dish – These gorgeous French porcelain baking dishes hold up well in the kitchen. and look gorgeous on the table.

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