Spicy Jalapeno Funeral Potatoes By Dan Doughkneeder Based on Ben Braiser's Funeral Potatoes Tags: comfort holiday spicy utah Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Total: 60 min Yield: 12 servings Spicy Jalapeno Funeral Potatoes add fresh jalapeno and pepper-jack cheese to the classic creamy casserole for a fiery twist. A buttery corn-flake topping gets a hint of cayenne for extra heat. Steps Thaw and pat dry hash browns on a baking sheet overnight if frozen. Preheat oven to 350 F. Whisk sour cream, cream of chicken soup, butter, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir in diced jalapeno and chopped cilantro. Gently fold in hash browns and pepper-jack cheese; transfer to a greased pan. Crush corn flakes and mix with melted butter; spread over top. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes; let rest 5 minutes before serving.