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Here's a very easy recipe - I like to have this with meatloaf. You can make them in the oven and they come out at the same time.

Restaurant Style Hash Brown Casserole
(if you have been to Cracker Barrel - it tastes like theirs)

INGREDIENTS
1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup (**I don't use this, I use a small can of chicken broth instead**)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, butter, salt, pepper, onions, soup and cheese. Gently mix and pour into prepared pan or dish. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes. (** I am in Denver and it usually takes me just about 1 hour until it's done - I cook covered for 45 min and uncovered for 15 - I don't like the top to be too crispy, that's my reasoning)