Ingredients
1 package (approximately 2 pounds) frozen has, h brown potatoe
1/2 cup margarine
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cup sour cream
10 oz can cream of chicken soup
2 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 cup crushed cornflakes
1/4 cup melted margarine
Directions
Thaw potatoes. Combine margarine, salt, pepper, onion, sour cream,
soup and cheese. Blend together with potatoes. Pour into 3 quart
casserole dish or two 1 1/2 quart dishes. Mix cornflakes and
margarine together and sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake at 350 for
45 minutes. This casserole may be baked and frozen, then reheated to
serve.
Servings: 10 servings
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Categories: Casserole; Main Dish; Vegetable
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