Easy Baked Potato Hash Browns

I love this recipe, it is quick and easy. I got bored one night and rummaged around in my cabinets for a quick dinner. I created this and my husband ate it all! lol It is now a house favorite!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1 (5 1/4ounce) box  betty crocker hash browns (in a box, only comes in one size)
• 1 (1 ounce) package  Mccormick potato toppers (found by the potatoes in vegetable section of the grocery store, there is only one size)
• 1  cup hot water
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 tablespoon salt or 1⁄2 tablespoon season salt
• 2  tablespoons bacon bits or 2  tablespoons  Bacos bacon bits
• 4 -8  ounces sour cream
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend)

Directions

1. Add hot water, butter, potato toppers, salt, hashbrowns, bacon bits, and sour cream in a 10 inch nonstick skillet.
2. Bring to a boil and stir for 2-4 minute.
3. Stop stirring when most of the liquid is gone and allow to cook, unstirred for approx 4 min until all liquid is gone and bottom is golden brown.
4. cut into 4 pieces and flip with a spatula.
5. Allow to cook for another 2 min until bottom is browned.
6. Remove from heat and top with cheese.
7. When cheese is melted, serve and enjoy!