This classic southern casserole is our most popular recipe of all time

Each bite is pure joy.

Southerners are known for their generous and persistent hospitality—which is usually expressed in the form of food. From new parents to grieving families, everyone feels a little better when a hot casserole comes over.

Thanks to its crunchy topping, cheesy filling, and comforting flavor, this recipe—nicknamed “Funeral Casserole” and “Funeral Potatoes” (according to which church cookbook you’re reading) is our most popular casserole recipe of all time.

Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

Why Hashbrown Casserole Is Our Most Popular Casserole of All Time

Chock full of potatoes, cheese, butter, and sour cream, it’s no wonder our readers make this casserole again and again and again. Readers love it for many reasons.

It’s Simple And Convenient

Hashbrown Casserole has no fancy ingredients. It requires no pre-cooking of any ingredients—you don’t even have to sauté the onions! You simply stir everything together, top, and bake.

It’s Easy To Customize

Although many Southerners share the same tastes, we’re not identical. Some folks are vegetarians; some hate onions (you know who you are). For vegetarians, you can swap out the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushrooms. For the onion haters, you con leave them out completely—the casserole will still be delicious.

Don’t Trust Us—Trust Our Readers

With nearly 50 reviewers giving it a combined 4.8 stars (out of 5), this recipe is an obvious knockout. Here’s what a few folks had to say about this beloved recipe.

• “I added a little country ham we had let over from the holidays and the fam couldn’t hardly wait for it to come out of the oven! Delish.”
• “I have been making this Southern Living recipe for over 20 years now, for every family holiday dinner. We love it. Found this recipe in their magazine many, many years ago. It's definitely a keeper.”
• “If you're craving comfort, it's hard to beat this classic casserole. Of course, Southern Living does it best!”
• “This was a home run with my family! I'm not sure I'll be able to host a family brunch without it now!”
• “WOW! I just made this and my wife says "don't lose this recipe."

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