Funeral Potatoes Recipe {Easy Make Ahead Casserole} - The Shortcut Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

How long can you keep cheesy potatoes in the fridge? ›

If you're lucky enough to have leftovers, store the cheesy potatoes in a tightly covered container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Here's how long other leftovers will last.

Prepare the recipe as directed, then let it cool to room temperature. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil, then store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If the recipe has cheese, breadcrumbs, herbs, or any other toppings, reserve it and add it before reheating.

Cooked potatoes and other cooked vegetables can be safely kept in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates fruits and vegetables, if more information is needed on produce, you can call the FDA toll-free at (888) 723-3366 or go to their website at FDA (www.fda.gov).

The best way to is to cover it and put it into a cold oven. Covering the top will trap the steam in and keep it moist while it reheats. Set the oven temperature to 350°F and heat it to an internal temperature 165°F. Use an instant read thermometer to check that the it has reached a food safe temperature.

If you're here, you'll probably be glad to know that yes, you can peel and cut potatoes the day before you plan to serve them — and that it's super easy! All you have to do is submerge the bare potato pieces in water and refrigerate (more on that later).

You can also cook the cheesy potatoes ahead of time and keep them covered in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Reheat them in an oven at 350F, with the top covered with foil for 15 to 20 minutes.

Commonly served after LDS funerals, this cheesy potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food. If you've ever encountered Mormon funeral potatoes, you can attest that the salty, crispy, cheesy casserole is one of the most oddly satisfying creations that exists in America — nay, the world.

What's in a name? You might be surprised to hear that Funeral Potatoes got their name because people bring them to funerals. Okay, so you're not surprised. In any case, according to Southern Living Magazine, “It's a widespread tradition to serve them at gatherings held after funerals, hence the name.”

Where did funeral potatoes come from? If conventional wisdom holds true and the Relief Society invented funeral potatoes, this dish was invented in Utah. It's also possible that funeral potatoes were invented in the Midwest. Until March 2023, funeral potatoes are part of a museum exhibit in Iowa per the Deseret News.

How long are cooked cheesy potatoes good for? ›

Any leftovers can be covered and refrigerated for up to 4 days. For the best texture, spoon the remaining potatoes into a microwavable dish or spoon an individual serving of potatoes onto a microwavable plate.

Storage tips

Place any leftover potato casserole in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to about 5 days. To reheat. Pop individual servings in the microwave and heat for 30 second intervals until it's warm. You can also place the casserole dish in the oven at 325ºF.

Mashed potatoes kept in the fridge should be thrown away if not used after 72 hours. That is the practice adhered to in most restaurants. Some will use it for an extra 24 hours if there's alot left but after that it is no longer fit to be used.

Storage: Store leftover baked mashed potato casserole in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat individual servings in the microwave, covered with a damp paper towel so the casserole does not dry out. Alternatively, freeze the leftover casserole in an air-tight storage container or freezer bag for up to 1 month.