Take funeral potatoes to the next level with this tasty twist. One ingredient change makes all the difference in this French onion cheesy potato casserole recipe. It is the perfect side dish for any special meal.
Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a skillet. Add diced 1 medium onion and cook gently over medium-low heat until the are translucent and soft.
Put the onions in a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup, 12 oz French onion dip (or sour cream), ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1½ cups of cheddar and stir together.
Gently stir in the 28-32 oz bag frozen hashbrowns, then spread in prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
Melt the remaining 4 Tablespoons of butter. Toss the 1½ cups crushed cornflakes in the butter then spread over the top of the casserole.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and the cheesy is bubbly. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.