Crockpot Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Crockpot Funeral Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any gathering or family dinner. This dish combines creamy potatoes with melted cheese, a crunchy cornflake topping, and just the right amount of seasoning.

Crockpot Funeral Potatoes is an easy hash brown casserole made in the slow cooker. This simple cheesy potato recipe pairs great with almost any meat such as Slow Cooker Ham, roast beef or even Rosemary Garlic Roast Pork.
This Crockpot Funeral Potatoes recipe is made with frozen hash brown potatoes, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, and a perfect mix of spices. The final touch is a crispy, buttery cornflake topping that gives an irresistible crunch to each bite.
Funeral Potatoes are a popular side dish for large family dinners or potlucks. The reason stems from the roots of the recipe and the name itself, which isn’t as creepy as it may seem.
What are Funeral Potatoes?
It’s believed Funeral Potatoes originated in Utah, most likely in the Latter-day Saint (LDS) communities. Not necessarily coined because it’s served solely at funerals, yet for any friends and/or family gathering or occasion whether it’s a time of joy or sorrow.
Funeral Potatoes is a tasty dish that goes so well with almost anything – so it’s great for any type of communal event such as potlucks, holiday dinners, or celebrations. Yes, that does include funerals.
At those times when you need a completely comforting dish, this is it. Crock pot funeral potatoes are most certainly a side dish for all occasions.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Serves: 8-10
Benefits of Making Funeral Potatoes in the Crockpot
Often served in big foil pans and cooked in the oven, our Funeral Potatoes version is entirely made in the slow cooker. Here is why this is beneficial:
- Hands off cooking
- Frees up oven space
- Keep it warm wherever you take it.

Ingredients and Notes
These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make the best cheesy hashbrown casserole with a crunchy cornflake crust in the slow cooker. As always, the full recipe is on the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

Recipe Variations
Funeral Potatoes are a classic favourite as is, yet there is room for creativity and substitutions. Here are some suggestions on recipe variations:
Tips for Success

How to Make Crockpot Funeral Potatoes
- Begin by spraying your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray to ensure an easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, half of the cheddar, sour cream, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Stir in the frozen hash browns, ensuring they are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the crockpot and spread it out evenly.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- About 30 minutes before serving, melt the butter in a small bowl. Stir in the crushed cornflakes until they are well-coated.
- Sprinkle the rest of the cheese following by the cornflake topping over the potatoes in the crockpot. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve this family favorite dish hot.
What to Serve With Funeral Potatoes
Crockpot Funeral Potatoes pair wonderfully with a variety of main dishes, since it’s such a traditional cheesy potatoes recipe. Here are some ideas:

Storage and Freezing
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
You can freeze Funeral Potatoes before adding the topping. Place the mixture in a freezer-safe container, and when ready to serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then cook in the crockpot as directed. Prepare the topping fresh and add before serving.
FAQs about Funeral Potatoes

More Potato Side Dish Recipes
- Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
- Loaded Potato Casserole
- Air Fryer Potato Chips
- Roasted Red Potato Salad
- Cheesy Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole

Crockpot Funeral Potatoes
Ingredients
- 32 ounce bag of frozen diced hash browns
- 10 ounce can of cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (grated and divided)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 2 cups cornflakes (crushed)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- Begin by spraying your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray to ensure an easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, half of the cheddar, sour cream, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Stir in the frozen potatoes, ensuring they are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the crockpot and spread it out evenly.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- About 30 minutes before serving, melt the butter in a small bowl. Stir in the crushed cornflakes until they are well-coated.
- Sprinkle the rest of the cheese following by the cornflake topping over the potatoes in the crockpot. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
- You can freeze Funeral Potatoes before adding the topping. Place the mixture in a freezer-safe container, and when ready to serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then cook in the crockpot as directed. Prepare the topping fresh and add before serving.
Nutrition
