Country Hash Brown Casserole!

  

  

This is another family favorite that we have been making for years.  This is a good potato dish for company or big family dinners, because it can be prepared the night before and it serves a lot of people.   This is also good for both a big breakfast and as a dinner side.  

 Here is what you will need:

1  2 lb. package of southern style hash browns, the diced variety, thawed (you can use the shredded variety if you prefer)

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 stick of butter, melted

1 can cream of chicken soup

16 oz. sour cream

1/2 c finely diced onion

1/2 tsp. seasoned salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

 Topping

1/2 stick of butter, melted

2 cups crushed cornflakes

In a large mixing bowl, mix all of the casserole ingredients until well blended.  Pour and spread evenly into a 2  1/2 quart casserole dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.  Mix the other  1/2 stick of butter and the cornflake crumbs and sprinkle over the top.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour until hot and bubbly. 

I have turned this into more of a main dish by stirring in 2 cups of chopped ham and 1/2 cup milk.  Just add a vegetable and/or salad and bread and you have dinner.   If you don't have a big family or company to feed, this casserole can be divided into two smaller ones and one can be frozen for another meal.  I freeze before I bake it and then just take it out for another time.

Country Hash Brown Casserole!