Creamy Hash Browns (Funeral Potatoes)

We are having some friends over for dinner tonight for a little Christmas Party. We are having Spiral Ham, and nothing tasted better with ham that Funeral Potatoes. There are many variations of this dish and I have probably ten different recipes that people refer to as Funeral potatoes. This one is Corn Flake Free. Funeral Potatoes is a Mormon nickname for this type of potatoes because this is the type of potatoes that the Relief Society always serves when they help with lunches after funerals. I am sure the reason they are served is because they are so easy and so yummy. Real Confort food. I like this one because the whipping cream makes them creamy and so yummy. This is all you need....

1 1/2 packages of Shredded Hash browns

1 tsp Salt

1 Pint Whipping Cream

1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

Grated Cheese

Thats it! Now grease a 9 x 13 pan. Put in potatoes and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Drizzle wipping cream on top. Bake, uncovered, 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Take it out of the oven cover with grated cheese and bake for 5 more minutes until the cheese is melted. See that is quick and easy.

My husband found this image and we got a good laugh. I thought you would like it. I am sure you all have a recipe for this type of dish. If you try it let me know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!

The Elf on the Shelf: Day 19

[gallery] Well I think that we have completely wore out our Christmas Elf Kevin. The Kids found him right before lunch tucked in for a long winters nap. He was in the babies room sleeping on a mini pillow pet. His fancy Tux he has been sporting was all folded nicely by the little bed he set up. The kids were excited to see he was hiding in Carter's room (Carter is the name of our little boy that is due Feb 2nd). Peyton said, "now he has hid in all of our bedrooms now". I think that the kids are getting really excited for the new baby. The room is all set up and waiting for his arrival. I know I will be glad to get him here.

The Elf on the Shelf: Day 18

[gallery] Who let the dogs out? This is the scene that we woke up to today. Apparently all the dogs in the house are not big fans of our little Christmas spy. The kids were loving it. Kevin was hanging on for his life. I am sure we will be laughing about this all day long. I hope that you are all having as much fun as we are this Christmas Season. What a wonderful time of year.