Cheesy Southern Hash Brown Casserole

Submitted by Amanda

"I couldnt find exactly what I was looking for on Zaar. so I am posting what I came up with."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 casserole
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 32 ounces frozen southern style hash brown potatoes
• 1⁄2 pint sour cream
• 10 1⁄2 ounces cream of chicken soup
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers, divided
• 1 medium onion, diced
• salt
• pepper
• 5 slices of cooked crumbled bacon
• 1 cup butter, melted

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Mix sour cream, egg, chicken soup, onion, 1 cup cheese and one stick of melted butter in a bowl.
3. Combine with hashbrowns.
4. Mix in 1 cup crushed crackers and crumbed bacon.
5. Spread in a 9 x 13 pan.
6. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
7. Mix remaining butter and cracker crumbs and spread over top of casserole.
8. Cover with foil and bake 45 mins or until bubbly.