Cozy Cheddar Hash Brown Bake
Ingredients
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- ~5 oz.Cream cheese, room temperature (⅔ of an 8 oz. block)
- ⅓ cupSour cream
- ⅓ cup + 1½ Tbsp.Unsalted butter, melted & divided
- 3 Tbsp.Chicken stock or broth
- ~20 oz.Frozen shredded potatoes, thawed (⅔ of a 30 oz. bag)
- 1 smallYellow onion, diced
- 1⅓ cupsShredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ⅔ cupHand-crushed potato chips or corn flake cereal
Directions
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1
Heat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
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2
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, ⅓ cup of the melted butter, chicken stock, Chicken Fried Steak Seasoning, salt and pepper, and a pinch of Sweet Paprika together until smooth. (Smoked Spanish Hot Paprika works here if you'd like a little more heat.)
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3
Fold in the thawed potatoes, onion, and about 1 cup of the cheddar. Scrape the mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the top.
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4
Toss the crushed chips or corn flakes with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole, followed by the rest of the cheddar.
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5
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling at the edges.
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6
Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Makes about 7 servings.
