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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stellaskies

posted:3/12/2012

My issue with this recipe is not taste, as I have a similiar recipe for hash brown cassarole which is scrumptious, but it's labeled "healthy living". There is no way that this is good for you as a main dish. Let's not kid ourselves. Potatoes, cheese, sour cream and condensed soup are still bad for you even if you use the reduced fat kind. The serving size for this is 1/2 a cup. That is a very small amount, please keep that in mind if you plan to make this.

linda0009

posted:12/13/2011

Use shredded Potatoes O Brien instead of messing with the onion and pepper....Delicious :)

gruszyja

posted:12/1/2011

This recipe is delicious, I subbed canadian bacon for bacon. I even made it once in the crock pot for a pot luck at work.

a cook

posted:11/10/2011

One of the best recipes for a potato casserole I've tasted. It was a huge success in my family.

liljennbell

posted:10/29/2011

Very easy. Tasted good, but I was expecting it to be cheesier. I'd say it was more creamy than cheesy. I'll make it again though.

Christina2271108

posted:10/3/2011

Very Simple to make, and very delicious...

jccolton7

posted:9/29/2011

I made it with cream of broccoli soup, green peppers, and cheddar and I loved it even more!

cathywise01

posted:9/20/2011

It's great!! I also added chicken & a bit more soup to it for an all-in-one meal! Really good!

anaab

posted:9/20/2011

I replaced the bacon in the recipe with mushrooms, but I don't think that's what caused it to be subpar. The creaminess of the cheeses, sour cream and soup was just too much. The casserole was "broken" and chunky. The overall texture was clumpy and unappealing. If you do make it, be sure to add some spices (I did salt/pepper/garlic/chives) because it's very bland without anything.

TAGeorge

posted:9/20/2011

Since I am not a big fan of Cream of Mushroom soup, I used Cream of Chicken soup instead. The flavor was fantastic. Next time I will try Cream of Celery or Cream of Asparagus soup for a different twist.