Fiesta Potato Bake

This recipe came from my Aunt. She got it from a Brand Name recipe book. I like it because it is so easy and the family loves it because it tastes so GOOD!

• Ready In: 58 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (32 ounce)  frozen o'brien style hash browns
• 1 1⁄3 cups  French's French fried onions, divided
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 c jack cheese mixed then divided
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  cream of celery soup
• 1 (7 ounce) can  mild green chilies, undrained (use less if you like it milder)
• 1  cup sour cream
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  tablespoon  hot sauce (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Layer potatoes, 2/3 c French Fried Onions and 1 cup of the mixed cheeses in 3 quart casserole.
3. Combine soup, chilies, sour cream, eggs and Frank's RedHot sauce in medium bowl. Pour over potatoes and onions in casserole.
4. Bake uncovered 45 minutes or until potatoes are cooked and mixture is set.
5. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1 c cheeses and 2/3 c onions.
6. Return to oven and bake 3 minutes more or until onions are golden brown.
7. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.