Hash Brown Casserole

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (recommend Great for Cooking version)
• 2 cups sour cream (full fat is best)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper grinder
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (30 ounce) bag frozen southern style diced or shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 sleeve of Ritz crackers, crushed

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter or spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; set aside.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and sauté the onion just until soft, but not browned.

3. 3

   Stir in the soup, sour cream, salt, and pepper until well mixed.

4. 4

   Stir in the cheese until blended in well.

5. 5

   Add the potatoes and mix. Taste and adjust seasoning.

6. 6

   Turn out into prepared baking dish.

7. 7

   Mix the 3 tablespoons of melted butter with the cracker crumbs and sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.

8. 8

   Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.