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Heavenly Hash Browns

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

Hash Brown Casserole

Hash Brown Casserole

Diana Rattray
The family will love this flavorful hash brown casserole. The frozen hash brown potatoes are combined with a homemade cheese sauce then the casserole is topped with soft buttered bread crumbs.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound frozen Southern style hash brown potatoes, thawed*
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 to 6 green onions
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

Preparation:

*If you can't find the diced "Southern-Style" hash browns, shredded can be substituted.

Butter a 1 to 1 1/2-quart casserole. Heat oven to 350°. Thaw the hash browns.

In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter; add green onions and cook for 1 minute over medium-low heat. Add flour and stir to blend well. Gradually stir in the chicken broth and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt, pepper, and cheese. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.

Put bread crumbs in a bowl. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter; drizzle over bread crumbs and toss to blend. Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs over the casserole. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and topping is nicely browned.
Serves 4.

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5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Yummy and easy!January 28, 2008By rdegraw
"So delicious! I agree with a previous reviewer, it is better than Cracker Barrel! I made a double batch of this to take to a brunch with just 4 friends and it was GONE! For any vegetarians out there, I substituted veggie broth for the chicken broth and it worked great. Thanks for the awesome recipe."

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