suemunzlinger's Recipe

Hash Brown Casserole

Category: Side dish

2 ( 16oz) packages frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
10 tablespoons melted butter, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounces sour cream
1 can (10 3/4 ounces each) low sodium cream of celery soup
1 can (10 3/4 ounces each) low sodium cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups corn flakes crushed

Preparation:

Grease a 2- to 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Heat oven to 350°.
In a large bowl, combine the thawed potatoes, 8 tablespoons of the melted butter, salt, pepper, sour cream, soups, onion, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese.

Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish.

In a small bowl, combine thecorn flake crums with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter until well blended.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the casserole, then top with the buttered crumbs.

Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until hot and lightly browned.

Serves 10 to 12.

Can use bread crumbs instead of cornflake