Lightened-Up Funeral Potatoes (Print version)

Cheesy casserole featuring shredded potatoes, Greek yogurt sauce, and crunchy cornflake topping.

# What You Need:

→ Potato Base

01 - 1 (28 oz) bag frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
02 - 1½ cups reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
03 - ½ cup diced yellow onion
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Lightened Sauce

07 - 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)
08 - ¾ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
11 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
12 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

→ Topping

13 - 2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
14 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and cook until softened, approximately 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
03 - Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir constantly for 1 minute.
04 - Gradually whisk in chicken or vegetable broth until smooth and thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat and stir in Greek yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy and combined.
06 - In a large bowl, combine thawed hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese, and yogurt sauce. Stir until well mixed.
07 - Spread the potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
08 - In a small bowl, toss crushed cornflakes with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
09 - Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
10 - Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt keeps everything creamy and rich without the heaviness of cream and butter.
  • It comes together in under two hours, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or last-minute gatherings.
  • The cornflake topping stays crispy even after sitting, so you can make it ahead without sacrificing texture.
02 -
  • Don't skip thawing the hash browns completely or squeezing out the moisture; wet potatoes create a soggy casserole instead of a cohesive side dish.
  • The Greek yogurt must be stirred into the sauce off the heat, or high temperature can make it break or become grainy.
03 -
  • Taste the yogurt sauce before combining it with the potatoes so you can adjust seasoning while you still have time to fix it.
  • Let the casserole sit for a few minutes after baking so the sauce sets and you can cut clean portions instead of serving it as a puddle.
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