Shelly's Recipe

COUNTRY HASH BROWN CASSEROLE

Category: Hash Brown Potatoes/Casseroles

1 (2 lb) bag country style or southern style hash browns, thawed
1 1/2 cups Monterey jack or pepper jack cheese, shredded
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese
1 can each cream of chicken or celery soup and cream of potato soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/3 cup bottled roasted red pepper, drained and diced or 1 (2 oz) jar pimientos, drained
1-2 tsp salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp pepper and garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 cups Monterey jack or pepper jack cheese, shredded
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
2 tbsp butter, melted

Preheat oven to 325. In a bowl, combine all ingredients except last 3, mixing well. Spread into an ungreased 11x9 inch baking dish or 2 quart casserole. Bake for 1 hour.

Toss cheese and bread crumbs with melted butter; arrange over casserole. Bake 30 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden and mixture is bubbly.