Creamy Hash Brown Casserole

My aunt in Iowa always serves a version of this at family gatherings. This is Paula Deen's version. I usually leave off the potato chips, sorry Miss Paula!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter, plus more for dish
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  cream of celery soup
• 1 (8 ounce) package  shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (30 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2  cups  crushed  potato chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a casserole dish.
2. In a small skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Add onion, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft. Pour mixture into a large bowl. Add the sour cream, cream of celery soup, cheese, garlic powder, hash browns, and salt and pepper. Combine until well blended.
3. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Top evenly with crushed potato chips and bake for 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.