Southerners are unapologetic about their fondness for hashbrown casseroles. Also known as "Funeral Casserole," its creamy goodness has comforted the bereaved for decades. And let's face it, no other dish on earth can transition so seamlessly from a country club breakfast buffet to a potluck church supper. For what it's worth, casserole connoisseurs caution against using off-brand generic cornflakes for the topping. Best to leave them off all together–like they do at Nashville's Loveless Cafe and at Cracker Barrel.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Stir together the first 5 ingredients and 1/2 cup of the butter until well blended. Spoon into a greased 2- to 3-quart baking dish.
Step 2
Crush the cereal, and stir in the remaining 1/4 cup butter. Sprinkle over the potato mixture.
Step 3
Bake at 350˚F for 50 minutes.
Recipe Revival: Southern Classics Reinvented for Modern Cooks (Time Inc. Books, 2016)
