French Onion Funeral Potatoes Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 32 ounces frozen hash browns, thawed.
02 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided.
03 - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded.
04 - 1 1/2 cups sour cream.
05 - 1 small yellow onion, diced.
06 - 2 teaspoons minced garlic.
07 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
08 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
10 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard.
12 - 1/2 cup chicken broth.
13 - 1/2 cup whole milk.
14 - 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced.
15 - 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying.
16 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt for onions.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x13 baking dish. Mix potatoes with butter, cheese, and sour cream.
02 - Cook diced onion in butter until soft. Add garlic, flour, and seasonings. Whisk in milk and broth until thickened.
03 - Mix sauce into potato mixture. Pour into baking dish.
04 - Bake 45-50 minutes until bubbly.
05 - Fry sliced onions in 350°F oil in batches until golden. Drain and salt.
06 - Top hot casserole with fried onions and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Can be assembled ahead.
02 - Add onions just before serving.
03 - Can use store-bought crispy onions.

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