Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

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Hash browns aren't just for breakfast anymore. You'll want to serve this cheesy, bacon-y, oven-baked version whenever and wherever. It's a smart choice that only tastes rich.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

1 hr 5 min

servings

total:

20 servings, 1/2 cup each

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What You Need

slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped

onion, chopped

red pepper, chopped

pkg. (30 oz.) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed

can (10-3/4 oz.) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup

cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream

1-1/4

cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses, divided

Make It

HEAT oven to 375ºF.

COOK bacon, onions and peppers in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or just until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally. Transfer to large bowl.

ADD hash browns, soup, sour cream and 1 cup cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish; top with remaining cheese.

BAKE 40 to 45 min. or until heated through.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Crush 30 RITZ Crackers; mix with 2 Tbsp. melted margarine. Sprinkle over casserole before baking as directed.

Food Facts

Frozen hash browns come in 2 shapes - small cubes which are called Southern hash browns, and shredded which are called country-style hash browns.

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preston1181140

posted:3/31/2013

i now get his requested when we do potlucks ! i added small portion of little ham pieces (leftovers) & onion with a sprinkle of garlic powder ! wow highly Requested

wildream

posted:1/26/2013

Very good - served it for company and they loved it!

Ruthie206

posted:1/8/2013

EVERYONE loves this dish! I don't add the peppers and I use Cream of Chicken soup 90% fat free and shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese instead of the cheeses listed. Absolutely delicious!

leblonkm

posted:5/28/2012

I omitted the bacon and added more chopped bell pepper, used red onion, and a few cloves of garlic sauteed in a little olive oil. Made the rest of it as stated. Topped with a few fresh chives, yummy at the graduation party with bbq chicken and slaw!

a cook

posted:5/14/2012

I took the previous advice and added cheesy broccoli soup instead of cream of mushroom and went a step further and added frozen broccoli. It was great!! Will definitely make again.

KBRUMMER

posted:5/6/2012

Instead of bacon, I used chopped ham and the whole family just loved it.

a cook

posted:5/5/2012

This was really good! I shredded my own red potatoes (w/ skin) and reserved some of the bacon for the top. My husband and I really loved it, but my toddler son would not eat it. Next time I make it I might use cream of chicken soup, and add all the bacon on top so it will remain crispy.

wkmtca

posted:4/24/2012

i have made this for years... use cream of chicken instead and really.. go for it with the full fat version of sour cream and everything else.. you're not having this every day. also, i never used bacon..used chopped onion that i browned..

elle_gav

posted:4/10/2012

My boyfriend made this for our Christmas gathering this past year & I fell in love!! :) I have made this recipe 3 times since myself. Instead of using cream of mushroom, we use cream of celery. An a quick fix for not having a red pepper in season or an onion around - we used a bag of frozen pepper stir-fry (red, yellow and green peppers with onions all cut up and ready to thaw). This makes it extremely easy and and speeds up prep time also. Everyone in our family loves it!! Even my picky kids. Who wouldn't love cheese and bacon? ;)

Tom0223_2000

posted:3/27/2012

This is one of those recipes that every little kid seems to love. I grated my own potatoes and it turned out wonderful.