Dutch Oven Funeral Potatoes
Made with hash browns, cheddar, and sour cream, these Dutch Oven Cheesy Potatoes are creamy, easy to make, ready in under an hour, making them perfect for family dinners or cooking over a campfire.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 527kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup salted butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground pepper
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 26-oz bag frozen shredded hash browns
- 2 cups cheddar cheese freshly grated
Topping
- 1 cup corn flakes
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 300° F or your oven to 350° F while you assemble the dish.
- In a 12-inch cast iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and flour and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Slowly pour in the broth while whisking followed by the milk and all the seasonings. Bring to a simmer and simmer until thickened.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream until smooth. Add the hashbrowns and shredded cheese and mix carefully until combined.
- In a small mixing bowl toss the corn flakes and butter together.
- Sprinkle the corn flakes over the top of the skillet.
Oven
- Place the dish in the oven. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are hot and bubbling on the sides.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot with a garnish of parsley, if desired.
Smoker
- Place the dish on the grill. Close the lid and smoke for about 55-65 minutes or until the potatoes are hot and bubbling on the sides.
- Remove from the smoker and serve hot with a garnish of parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheddar instead of pre-shredded for the best melt and creamiest texture. Pre-bagged cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make the sauce slightly grainy.
- Cook the potatoes uncovered in the smoker. Covering the dish traps steam and prevents that subtle smoky flavor from fully developing.
- If you don’t have a 12-inch cast iron skillet or Dutch oven, you can use a disposable aluminum pan or a 9x13-inch oven-safe casserole dish instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1245mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 976IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 4mg
