Comments on: Utah’s Best Funeral Potatoes

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:19:46 +0000

In reply to razzy 7. Hi Razzy - just 1 can of cream of chicken soup not reconstituted.

By: razzy 7

razzy 7 — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:43:59 +0000

While I’m sure this recipe is superior with homemade cream of chicken soup, I’d like a shortcut using canned cream of chicken (or mushroom) soup. If I did that, how many cans of soup would I need and would I just reconstitute with a can of water per can of soup or would I need more liquid for each can of soup. It was a little difficult to equate the homemade cream of chicken soup recipe if subbing canned cream of chicken soup.
Thanks.

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 04:17:18 +0000

In reply to Rose. I like that name - thanks Rose!

By: Rose

Rose — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:44:51 +0000

My friend calls them Resurrection potatoes as they are always served at her family Easter Dinner.

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 02:54:57 +0000

In reply to Nathan. Hi Nathan - nope, they're still served at Mormon funerals and not in bad taste at all. Perfect for potlucks, parties and general get togethers for sure.

By: Nathan

Nathan — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 02:50:24 +0000

As a (now former) mormon I can confirm that these do literally mean: potatoes you would cook for a funeral luncheon, as is Mormon custom. However doing so for an actual funeral would likely be in bad taste nowadays, given the name and are more generally served for potlucks, Christmas parties and general get togethers.

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:17:26 +0000

In reply to Stephanie-Oh. Thanks Stephanie for your comment. I've had them with cornflakes too. You're right they're perfect for all kinds of get togethers.

By: Stephanie-Oh

Stephanie-Oh — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 22:17:57 +0000

I know this is an older post but I wanted to add that our family recipe is quite similar with exception to the topping. We use crushed cornflakes in place of the Panko. This recipe goes well to reunions, family get togethers, etc.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:14:36 +0000

I’ve heard them called Funeral Potatoes, Company Potatoes and just Cheesey Hash Brown Potato casserole.
The name Funeral Potatoes came from, I believe, this being a comfort food and crowd pleaser that was often served at funeral luncheons. Same could be said of the Company Potatoes title…..a crowd pleaser served for company.
It’s definitely a heart attack on a plate unless you lighten it up with low fat versions….but then it wouldn’t be as much a crowd pleaser.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 11:11:44 +0000

In reply to Cathy.

Hi Cathy – I haven’t heard them called that before, but it’s definitely a perfect name. Thanks!