French Onion Funeral Potatoes (Recipe for Printing)
Creamy hash browns meet sharp cheddar and onions for hearty baked comfort. Perfect for gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Main Components
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32 ounces frozen cubed hash browns, thawed
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 1/2 cups sour cream
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
→ French Fried Onions
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2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced, layers separated (about 4 cups onions)
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4 cups vegetable oil
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
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In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter. Add diced yellow onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, approximately 2 minutes.
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Gradually whisk in whole milk to the flour mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, combine thawed hash browns, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, and the melted 1/4 cup butter. Add prepared onion cream sauce. Mix until thoroughly combined.
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Transfer the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
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While casserole bakes, heat vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F. Working in batches, fry thinly sliced onions until deep golden brown and crispy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with kosher salt.
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Remove casserole from oven and immediately top with crispy fried onions. Serve hot.
# Extra Tips:
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Allow the casserole to stand for 10 minutes before serving to enhance slicing and texture.