I don't know that either of my grandmothers ever made these, but someone's Molly Mormon grandmother had to have been the first.
This is a variation on the "Mormon Funeral Potatoes." Actually, it's about a half of the recipe that can be found in The Essential Mormon Cookbook: Green Jell-O, Funeral Potatoes, and Other Secret Combinations by Julie Badger Jensen, c.2004 (and yes, I have a copy.)
However, this is the one that I found in a family recipe box, so this is the one I'm posting!
Potato Casserole
Boil 6 or 7 [regular, not sweet] [largish] potatoes with jackets on.
[Drain, cool slightly]
Peel and grate into [greased] casserole dish. [some people use the frozen hash browns, but not as good]
Cover with the following sauce:
1 can cream of chicken soup [can use low/no fat]
1/2 cube margarine [1/4 cup, 4 tablespoons]
1/2 pint sour cream [can use low/no fat]
1/4 cup green onions chopped
1/2 cup grated cheese [can use low/no fat, flavored like sharp cheddar/Mexican/Pizza blends]
Mix together and pour over potatoes.
Top with crushed cornflakes in melted butter. [As an alternative, skip the crushed cornflakes. Use fried onions, or more cheese.]
[Use appropriate sized glass pyrex container -- either 8x8 or 9x13, depending on amount of grated potatoes. In this case, you might be okay with the 8x8. Spray with no stick spray prior to loading in potatoes]
Bake [uncovered] at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
This is a large hearty dish that can be made in advance. (In fact, it's actually better by the second or third reheat, as the sauce has had a chance to soak into the potatoes.) It's gotten it's nickname because it's one of those dishes or casseroles that is provided by the local church women in times of need, ie. funerals/illnesses, etc.
It would also be good for a potluck evening. Just make sure to coordinate with the hostess. You don't want to end up with more than one of these per dinner party. TOO much potato casserole will lead to food coma; not something you want in dinner guests.
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