Lightened-Up Funeral Potatoes (Printable View)

Comforting shredded potatoes with a creamy yogurt sauce and crispy cornflake topping for easy gatherings.

# What You’ll 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, approximately 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
03 - Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir constantly for 1 minute to combine.
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 fully 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 into the prepared baking dish.
08 - In a small bowl, toss crushed cornflakes with melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the casserole.
09 - Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.
10 - Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • Lightened up with Greek yogurt for extra protein and less fat
  • Still incredibly creamy and satisfying despite the healthier ingredients
  • The crispy cornflake topping adds an irresistible texture contrast
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd at gatherings or potlucks
  • Easy to make with simple, accessible ingredients
  • Vegetarian-friendly and can be made gluten-free with simple swaps
02 -
  • Press thawed hash browns between paper towels to remove excess moisture for a creamier, not watery, casserole
  • Use a whisk when adding the broth to the roux to ensure a smooth, lump-free sauce
  • Remove the skillet from heat before adding Greek yogurt to prevent curdling
  • Don't crush the cornflakes too finely—larger pieces create better texture contrast
  • Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes after baking so it sets and is easier to serve
  • For make-ahead convenience, assemble up to 24 hours in advance and add the topping just before baking
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