Funeral Potatoes

Chances are, if you have ever lived in Utah, you will have heard of Funeral Potatoes. They're a delicious side dish that is a tasty change of pace, and is fabulous when served with baked ham or meatloaf. And yes, they're name comes from the fact that they are a frequent dish brought to funerals to serve to the family members after a service. And yet even with their depressing association, they're still delicious. There are a gazillion different recipes out there, but this is one we have enjoyed many times.

Funeral Potatoes

1 (32 oz.) pkg. frozen hash browns
1 cup reduced or fat-free sour cream 'or' plain yogurt
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can reduced fat cream of chicken soup
2 TBSP. melted butter
1 tsp. salt
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2-3 cups cornflakes, crushed
3 -4 TBSP. butter, melted

Preheat oven 350* F. Grease a 9x13-inch pan. In a large bowl, mix together the hash browns, sour cream, soup, 2 TBSP. butter, salt and cheese. Stir until well mixed. Spread evenly into greased pan. Mix together the crushed cornflakes and the melted butter and spread evenly over top of the potatoes. Bake, uncovered @ 350* F for 35-40 minutes, until done.
*this can also be assembled ahead of time, covered with plastic wrap and then frozen, and when ready to use, thawed overnight in the fridge and baked as usual.
Makes about 6-8 servings.