First, set your instant pot to saute and add the unsalted butter.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Next, add the onions and cook them until they are soft (about 2-3 minutes) and then add the garlic and let everything saute for another 30 seconds.
1 small white onion, 4 garlic cloves
Now, turn off the you instant pot and add your seasonings, the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Then, pour in the chicken broth and give the bottom of the pot a quick scrape de-glaze the pan.
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
After that, place the steamer basket into the instant pot and pour in the frozen hash browns.
26 ounces frozen shredded hash browns
Put the lid on, seal the cooker and set it on Manual/Pressure cook for one minute. Once the dish is done do a quick release.
Afterwards, pour the hash browns into the instant pot with onions, garlic, and chicken stock.
Add the sour cream and cheese to the hash brown mixture and stir everything together.
¾ cup sour cream, 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
Last, transfer the funeral potatoes to an 8-inch baking or casserole dish and set it aside.
Topping and Serve
First, preheat your oven to the Broil setting.
Next, melt the butter and mix it with breadcrumbs.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Last, sprinkle the bread crumbs over the funeral potatoes and bake them in the oven for 2-3 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Serve as a side dish or just eat them as a meal.
Notes
*The calories listed are based on the ingredients and approximately 1/2 cup serving size. Actual calories will vary. The funeral potatoes can be stored in your fridge for up to 3-days in a sealed container.*For a lower sodium option, try low sodium or sodium free chicken broth.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Funeral Potatoes
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
323
% Daily Value*
Fat
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
55
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
57
mg
19
%
Sodium
568
mg
24
%
Potassium
361
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
604
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
254
mg
25
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.