These Crockpot Funeral Potatoes are one of the best Midwestern side dishes. They’re made with sour cream and whole milk as their base instead of condensed soup. They’re creamy, cheesy, decadent, and uber-tasty!
These crockpot funeral potatoes are the perfect solution to the dilemma of what to bring to a gathering. They only require about 10 minutes of prep time, then you toss them in the slow cooker and let them do their thing, so they’re relatively hands-off! These creamy potatoes also boast a deliciously crunchy cornflake topping.
Use leftover hashbrowns to make recipes like Easy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole, Ham & Cheese Hashbrown Casserole, or Crockpot Frozen Hash Brown Potato Soup.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No condensed soup – Unlike many other crockpot funeral potatoes recipes, this dish is canned soup-free!
- Kick of heat – Adding hot sauce to this crockpot cheesy potatoes no soup recipe gives the dish a kick of heat.
- Crunchy topping – Crispy cornflakes provide a texturally fun topping to these creamy potatoes.
- Cheesy – This potato recipe is ooey-gooey, featuring a melty cheddar topping.
- Creamy – Sour cream and whole milk help create a deliciously creamy consistency.
- Rich – This dish gets its decadent flavor and consistency from sour cream, milk, and cheddar.
- Great for gatherings – This dish is meant for gatherings, potlucks, and other similar events. It’s easy to double for larger groups. Plus, it’s filling and flavorful!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Hash Browns: You can also use frozen shredded potatoes or frozen diced potatoes for this crockpot funeral potatoes dish. Using frozen hash brown potatoes instead of fresh potatoes helps save time when making this dish.
- Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
How to Make Funeral Potatoes in the Crockpot
Quick Overview
- Combine ingredients.
- Bake.
- Add topping/cheese.
Step by Step Instructions
Add the hashbrowns to this recipe when they’re frozen. No need to defrost them.
Step 1: In an extra large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, hot sauce, Worcestershire, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Fold in the hash browns, about 2 cups of the cheese, and the onion.
Step 3: Lightly grease the slow cooker. Transfer the hash brown mixture into the greased slow cooker.
Step 4: Place paper towels over the top of the slow cooker (underneath the lid). Cover and cook on HIGH for 3.5 hours or on LOW for 7 hours, stirring 1-2 times.
Leave the cornflakes off until you’re ready to serve so they stay crispy.
Step 5: Once the casserole is almost done, over medium low heat, melt the butter and paprika. Stir to combine.
Step 6: Stir in the cornflakes and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until golden.
Step 7: Turn the slow cooker off. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the hash browns. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Step 8: Top with the cornflakes.
Recipe Serving Suggestions
Garnish these crockpot funeral potatoes with parmesan cheese, fresh chopped parsley, and an extra dash of hot sauce.
I love serving these crockpot cheesy hashbrowns with ribs to create a cozy meal. Here are a few ideas:
Expert Tips
- Do not use pre-shredded cheese. When making these easy crockpot funeral potatoes, use freshly grated cheese. Pre-grated cheese has an agent that helps keep the shreds from sticking together. This same ingredient prevents the cheese from melting.
- Stir. Don’t forget to stir these crockpot funeral potatoes occasionally as they cook. This helps the potatoes cook evenly.
- Reserve the cornflakes until serving. If you think you will have leftovers, sprinkle the cornflakes over individual portions instead of the whole casserole so they don’t get soggy when stored in the fridge. Otherwise, leave the cornflakes off until you’re ready to serve the potatoes.
Additions & Variations
- Replace the milk with 1 can of cream of chicken soup. If you want to use up a can of soup, you can add cream of chicken instead of milk. It will help boost the flavor of these crockpot funeral potatoes as well. When making the recipe with this swap, omit the salt.
- Top with bacon: Bacon makes everything taste better! Add pre-cooked crumbled or chopped bacon bits to the recipe when you add the cheese topping.
- Try other cheeses or a mix: If you don’t enjoy sharp cheddar cheese, you can use other options like smoked gouda, mozzarella, Colby Jack, etc. Or, use a blend of cheese if you prefer.
- Use fresh potatoes: You can also use fresh potatoes you have on hand instead of frozen hashbrowns for this slow cooker funeral potatoes recipe. Peel and cut russet potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes. You will need 32 ounces of prepped potatoes. Parboil the potatoes for 5-8 minutes and drain them before following the remaining steps.
- Add a different crispy topping: Instead of using cornflakes for crunch, try crumbled butter crackers or potato chips when making this slow cooker cheesy potatoes recipe. They’ll add a slightly different flavor and consistency to the dish.
Recipe FAQs
If you forgot to grab sour cream at the store for these crockpot funeral potatoes, you can use yogurt (unflavored plain or Greek) or crème fraiche. Use these in a 1:1 ratio to replace the sour cream.
You may also hear this crockpot funeral potatoes hash browns recipe referred to as cheesy potatoes.
When using fresh potatoes, you may notice them change to a brownish color in the crock pot. Like apple slices, cut potatoes react to oxygen by changing colors. You can prevent this by prepping the potatoes right before you’re ready to cook them or by soaking cut potatoes in water.
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Easy Crockpot Funeral Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 Tablespoon EACH hot sauce & Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon EACH dried thyme & Morton kosher salt*
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 32 ounces diced hash browns*
- 12 ounces (3 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup finely diced white onion
Topping
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
Instructions
- In an extra large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, hot sauce, Worcestershire, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.16 ounces sour cream, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 1 Tablespoon EACH hot sauce & Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon EACH dried thyme & Morton kosher salt*, fresh cracked black pepper
- Fold in the hash browns, about 2 cups of the cheese, and the onion.32 ounces diced hash browns*, 12 ounces (3 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup finely diced white onion
- Lightly grease the slow cooker. Transfer the hash brown mixture into the greased slow cooker.
- Place paper towels over the top of the slow cooker (underneath the lid). Cover and cook on HIGH for 3.5 hours or on LOW for 7 hours, stirring 1-2 times.
- Once the casserole is almost done, over medium low heat, melt the butter and paprika. Stir to combine.3 Tablespoons salted butter, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Stir in the cornflakes and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until golden.
- Turn the slow cooker off. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the hash browns. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Top with the cornflakes.2 cups cornflakes, crushed
Notes
- Hash Browns: You can also use frozen shredded potatoes or frozen diced potatoes for this crockpot funeral potatoes dish. Using frozen hash brown potatoes instead of fresh potatoes helps save time when making this dish.
- Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
- Do not use pre-shredded cheese. When making these easy crockpot funeral potatoes, use freshly grated cheese. Pre-grated cheese has an agent that helps keep the shreds from sticking together. This same ingredient prevents the cheese from melting.
- Stir. Don’t forget to stir these crockpot funeral potatoes occasionally as they cook. This helps the potatoes cook evenly.
- Reserve the cornflakes until serving. If you think you will have leftovers, sprinkle the cornflakes over individual portions instead of the whole casserole so they don’t get soggy when stored in the fridge. Otherwise, leave the cornflakes off until you’re ready to serve the potatoes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
