Easy Instant Pot Funeral Potatoes

Katie Clark — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 01:56:00 +0000

Funeral Potatoes might have a peculiar name but there is nothing odd about this creamy, cheesy potato side dish! It’s full of flavor and is instant comfort food for any occasion – especially with this Instant Pot version!

If you’re looking for an easy potluck dish that will be a hit with everyone, funeral potatoes are the way to go. This Instant Pot version is even simpler than the traditional recipe, and it’s just as delicious.

So go ahead and add this one to your menu!

We love them for Christmas dinner as well as for a side dish on a Sunday, too.

Don’t let the funny name scare you off. They are basically a delicious, cheesy potato dish. And to be honest, everyone has their own version of this casserole.

Ingredients

2 cups chicken broth
28 ounces potatoes o Brien
10.5 ounces cream of chicken
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sour cream
Cheese
salt
pepper
Bread Crumbs
Butter

Instructions

Add two cups of chicken broth to Instant Pot.
Add potatoes O’Brien and stir with water.
Place lid on top and set to 1 minute on manual high pressure.
When the timer goes off, quick pressure release the excess pressure.
Stir potatoes and then add in cream of chicken, sour cream, and butter. Add cheese.
Turn Instant Pot to medium saute to thicken a little bit.
After this, you can either transfer to a dish, top with buttered bread crumbs, and cook at 375 for about 10 minutes, or you can add the buttered bread crumbs to the casserole in the pot and use a CrispLid to brown them up.

What can I serve with Funeral Potatoes?

Here are a few ideas that you might like to serve with this:

Substitutions

If you don’t have breadcrumbs try using Panko. Some people have been known to use crushed-up Corn Flakes or Ritz crackers, too.

You can also use frozen hashbrowns or regular potatoes of your choosing.

If using fresh potatoes be sure to peel, boil and then chop or grate into small pieces.

I’ve never tried it but you could substitute greek yogurt for sour cream.

There has been a time when I didn’t have the cream of chicken so I swapped it for the cream of mushroom.

How do you reheat funeral potatoes?

Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe dish and heat until heated through. You can also reheat in the oven at low temp.

Can I make funeral potatoes ahead of time?

If making in the instant pot follow the instructions as follows. After you make it transfer it to a dish and place in the fridge. You will then need to reheat it before serving.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes.

Can I make funeral potatoes in the oven?

Yes. Mix all ingredients (minus bread crumbs) together and place in a 9X13 dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and bake at 350 for about an hour.

How long do funeral potatoes stay good for?

If stored in an air-tight container they should last 3-5 days in the fridge.