Shelly's Recipe

FIESTA POTATO BAKE

Category: Hash Brown Potatoes/Casseroles

1 (32 oz) pkg frozen southern-style hash brown potatoes
1 1/3 cups French fried onions, divided
2 cups shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 can cream of celery or chicken soup
2 (4 1/2 oz) cans chopped mild green chilies, undrained
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp hot pepper sauce

Preheat oven to 400. Layer potatoes, 2/3 cup fried onions and 1 cup cheese in 3-quart shallow casserole.

Combine soup, chilies, sour cream, eggs and hot sauce in medium bowl. Pour over potatoes; stir. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes or until potatoes are cooked and mixture is set.

Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and 2/3 cup onions. Bake 3 minutes or until onions are golden. Garnish with diced pimiento, if desired. Serves 6