Jalapeño Cheddar Funeral Potatoes (Printable)

Cheesy potato casserole with sharp cheddar and diced jalapeños for a creamy, flavorful dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Potatoes and Base

01 - 32 oz frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
02 - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Flavorings

07 - 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
08 - 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

12 - 2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed hash brown potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, condensed soup, 1/2 cup melted butter, milk, diced jalapeños, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
03 - Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss crushed cornflakes with 1/4 cup melted butter until evenly coated.
05 - Sprinkle the buttered cornflakes evenly over the potato mixture.
06 - Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
07 - Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The jalapeño kick sneaks up on you in the best way, transforming what could be boring funeral potatoes into something that makes you want another spoonful.
  • It's genuinely foolproof—everything goes in one bowl, gets spread into a pan, topped with buttered cornflakes, and the oven does the real work.
  • This casserole actually tastes better after sitting for a few minutes, so you can make it ahead and reheat it without guilt.
02 -
  • Thawing and squeezing out moisture from the frozen potatoes is non-negotiable—skip this and you'll end up with a watery, separated mess by the time it comes out of the oven.
  • The cornflake topping needs that full 40–45 minutes to get genuinely crispy; rushing it means you'll get a slightly soft topping instead of that satisfying crunch.
03 -
  • Shred your own cheddar cheese from a block; pre-shredded versions contain anti-caking agents that prevent the sauce from becoming silky and smooth.
  • If the top is browning too quickly before the potatoes are tender, tent the dish loosely with aluminum foil for the final 15 minutes of baking.
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