These gluten-free funeral potatoes are just as rich, creamy, cheesy, and delicious as the classic version. Made with simple pantry staples and topped with a perfectly crispy, golden layer, this easy side dish delivers all the comfort and flavor you expect—without anyone ever missing the gluten.

Creating the Perfect Gluten Free Funeral Potatoes

When I went gluten free, one of the biggest let downs was that I couldn’t have funeral potatoes. Funeral potatoes are my very favorite potato ever—they’re just so cheesy, buttery, full of comfort, and totally indulgent. It’s the best. Once I realized there were ways to make my favorite funeral potato recipe gluten free, I was all in. After trying so many different gluten-free soup options, I finally found the one that gives the creamiest, most delicious results every time. Now I can make them just as rich and satisfying as I remember, and honestly, no one can even tell the difference.

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Helpful Ingredient Tips

Hashbrowns – Hashbrowns are the best option for these funeral potatoes because they are precooked and don’t take forever to cook.
Campbells Gluten Free Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup – This version of Cream of Chicken soup is the closest that I could find to flavor of my regular funeral potato recipe. You can find the link here.
Sour Cream – Sour cream helps to balance the richness of the cheese and everything else. It also adds a creamy texture.
Cream Cheese – I started adding cream cheese to my funeral potatoes a few years ago. My kids don’t like sour cream, so they didn’t love the potatoes. To appease picky eaters, I started adding cream cheese and it’s been a game changer. It makes these potatoes rich, delicious and not as tart as the sour cream made it before.
Shredded Cheddar Cheese -Please for the love of everything holy, use brick cheddar cheese and shred it by hand. I know it’s more work than just buying the pre-shredded stuff but, the pre-shredded stuff has a coating on it to keep it from clumping in the bag. This makes it so that the cheese doesn’t get melty and gooey and delicious in these potatoes. So, to get the best funeral potatoes everytime, use the other kind.
Butter – Butter makes everything better. Period.

seasonings

Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Salt
Pepper

Tools You’ll Need

The Best Gluten Free Funeral Potatoes Recipe

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and cream cheese. Use a hand mixer to beat until smooth and creamy.
Add the melted butter, seasonings, and cheese, and mix until fully combined.
Mix in the thawed hash browns and stir until evenly coated.
Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer the mixture to the dish and spread it into an even layer. (If desired, sprinkle more cheese over the top.)
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Storage and Freezer Directions

Storage:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or warm larger portions in the oven at 325°F until heated through.

Freezer:
To freeze before baking, assemble the funeral potatoes as directed, then let the mixture cool completely. Cover tightly with plastic wrap followed by a layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, remove the plastic wrap, cover with foil, and bake at 375°F until hot and bubbly, uncovering the last 10–15 minutes to brown the top.

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