Chive and Onion Hash Brown Potatoes

By jojomail1

Easy to make with purchased hash browns, requires 15 minutes of prep, 45 minutes of baking. Came from taste of home magazine.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 cup of spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
• 2 tbsp. dried minced onion
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 packages (20 ounces each) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
• 2 cups shredded swiss cheese
• 3 tbsp. minced fresh chives - divided
• 2 tbsp. butter, cubed

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan combine first 5 ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended, transfer to a large bowl. Add potatoes, mix well. In a greased 13 x 9 inch or 3 quart baking dish, layer a third of the hash brown mixture and 1/3 of the cheese with 1 tbsp of chives. Repeat layers. Top with remaining hash brown mixture and cheese and dot with butter. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes. Uncover, bake 10-20 minutes longer until edges begin to brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with remaining chives.