Hash Brown Taters With Dogs

I enjoy this casserole! It's a any easy dish to put together. (Just be sure to allow time for the hash browns to thaw, before assembling this dish together.)

• Ready In: 48 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 5  cups frozen hash browns, thawed (5 cups = 16-ounces)
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  cream of mushroom soup (or chicken, or celery)
• 1  cup sour cream
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (3 ounce) package  French-fried onions
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 8  jumbo size  franks, cut lengthwise (but not cut all the way through)

Directions

1. Combine potatoes, soup, sour cream, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, salt and pepper.
2. Spread in a greased 2-1/2 to 4-quart size baking dish. (I used a 4-quart size oval baking dish).
3. Top with the partially sliced franks (slice size up).
4. Cover, and bake 30 minutes in a 400 degree oven. (I did not cover the casserole, and it turned out great! But I think that's because I used jumbo sized franks, so they didn't over bake).
5. Remove, uncover, and top with the other 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and the French fried onions.
6. Place casserole back in the oven, (uncovered) and continue baking for 2-3 more minutes. (Just until the cheese has melted, and French fried onions are lightly browned).