History
Funeral potatoes evolved within the Latter-day Saint Relief Society community-feeding tradition through the mid-20th century. The casserole became canonical at post-funeral receptions across Utah, hence the name, but moved into wedding receptions, holiday potlucks and any large community meal. The dish is sometimes called Mormon potatoes outside Utah; locally, the funeral-potatoes name is sincere and unironic, recognizing the casserole's central role in community grief-feeding.
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Common allergens: Gluten, Dairy
Make it at home
Ingredients
- 900g frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 300ml sour cream
- 1 can (280g) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 300g shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 60g butter, melted, plus more for the pan
- 150g crushed cornflakes or potato chips
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Preheat oven to 175C (350F). Butter a 23x33cm baking dish.
- Mix hash browns, sour cream, soup, cheddar, onion and 30g melted butter in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Mix crushed cornflakes with the remaining 30g melted butter and scatter over the potatoes.
- Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes until bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve as a side at any community gathering.
Tip from the editors. Crushed cornflakes are the canonical topping; potato chips are common in Utah Valley. Don't substitute reduced-fat sour cream; the casserole needs the fat to set properly.
Where to eat funeral potatoes
Funeral potatoes in Salt Lake City
Crown Burgers ★ 4.5
Crown Burgers on East 200 South runs until 22:00 Monday through Saturday, anchoring late-night counter service for the pastrami-burger crowd downtown.
TryPastrami burger and gyros at the late-night counter
Red Iguana ★ 4.7
Red Iguana on West North Temple runs lunch combinations for $13 to $19 at the bar, with the same mole sauces as the dinner menu at a faster mid-day turn.
TryCombination platter at lunch
Pat's Barbecue ★ 4.6
Pat's Barbecue on Commonwealth Avenue, the Texas-style smokehouse founded by pitmaster Pat Barber and serving Salt Lake since 2004, serves brisket plates.
TryBrisket plate at the counter
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