Bacon and Blue Cheese Hashbrown Casserole

Submitted by Chef #1802632839

"This is a delicious play on the bacon and blue cheese theme with a home style feel."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb diced bacon
• 1 (20 ounce) bag simply potatoes garlic and herb hash browns
• 3⁄4 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided into a 1/2 cup and a 1/4 cup portion
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 6 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided into two parts

directions

1. In a large pan, fry bacon over medium-high heat. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate in order to absorb excess grease.
2. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, 1/2 cup blue cheese, half and half cream, half of the chives and the 1/2 of the cooked bacon and mix well.
3. Place in a baking dish or pan and bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 45-60 minutes.
4. Top the casserole with remaining bacon, blue cheese and chives and bake an additional 5 minutes.