Ultimate Hash Browns Casserole

Name: Ultimate Hash Browns Casserole
Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) bag O'Brien potatoes; 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled; 3 green onions, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup onion, diced; 10 ounces cream of mushroom soup or 10 ounces cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 16 ounces sour cream; 1 lb cheddar cheese, divided; 1 teaspoon black pepper

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 (2 lb) bag O'Brien potatoes
1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup onion, diced
10 ounces cream of mushroom soup or 10 ounces cream of chicken soup, undiluted
16 ounces sour cream
1 lb cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1

This is very important: Microwave the whole bag of potatoes for 5-10 minutes before starting casserole. You want them completely defrosted and even slightly cooked.
2

Mix all ingredients, RESERVING 2 CUPS CHEESE, in large mixing bowl.
3

Pour mixture in a greased 9x13 casserole baking dish.
4

Bake covered at 375 degrees for 1 hour.
5

Top with remaining 2 cups cheese.
6

Bake uncovered for another 5-10 minutes or until bubbly!