Keri Venuti's Funeral Potatoes

Serves 6-8

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Set out hash browns until thawed slightly.
  3. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
  4. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and set aside.
  6. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. (Alternatively, melt butter in a heatproof bowl in the microwave.)
  7. In a medium bowl, combine melted butter with cornflakes.
  8. In a large bowl, combine sour cream, remaining butter and cream of chicken soup.
  9. Add salt, onions, grated cheese and hash browns, and stir to combine.
  10. Transfer mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  11. Top casserole with corn flake mixture.
  12. Bake until crisp on top, 45-55 minutes.

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