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Ever see my big fat greek wedding? well that's my family, only we're not greek and we fight a lot more.
In our family the generations are all messed up and I have 38 first cousins ranging in age from four to thirty-nine. (grandmother had nine kids!) The next genration of cousins ranges in age from 10 days old to 20. so many of generation II are older than generation I.
Ok about the funeral potatoes, These often called "Mormon funeral potatoes" though they are also served and enjoyed by many Lutherans and Baptists. They are called funeral potatoes because they are often served by the church ladies at a luncheon following a funeral. I have been to dozens of Mormon funeral luncheons and these potatoes were served at EVERY single one. They are also served at any special dinner where your meat does not make gravy that goes on mashed potatoes. (so you'd eat them at christmas if you have prime rib, but not if you have turkey)
These potatoes are so rich and fattening that they are typically NOT served at regular Sunday dinners!
Funeral potatoes:
Ingredients:
6 cups small diced or julienne potatoes
1 can (10 ¾ oz.) cond. cream chicken soup***
1/2 soup can milk
1 cup sour cream
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3 finely chopped green onions
salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup corn flake crumbs (I use more because everyone likes the top the best)
to prepare:
Cook fresh potatoes or thaw frozen cube hashbrown style potatoes. Place potatoes in a 2-3 quart casserole dish or a 9x13 cake pan.
Combine soup, milk, sour cream, cheese, onion and salt and pepper to taste. If a saucier dish is desired, add 2-3 tablespoons additional milk. Mix well. Spread sauce over potatoes.
Melt butter and combine with corn flake crumbs. Sprinkle crumbs over casserole. Bake uncovered at 350 F for 30-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly throughout.
***Use cream of chicken soup... your dish will NOT taste like chicken I promise.. IF you are vegetarian, you can substitute cream of celery... DO NOT USE CREAM OF MUSHROOM in this recipe.. it is disgusting.