Ingredients:
4 cups frozen hash browns
1 (7 5/8 ounce) packages instant mashed potatoes with butter and herbs
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups boiling water
2 cups prepared French fried onion rings
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350.
Bring a pot of water to the boil and add the hash browns. Cook for 5 minutes and drain.
In a large bowl, mix together the cooked hash browns, mashed potato mix, butter, cream cheese, jack cheese, sour cream, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Stir in the boiling water.
Place in a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle the onion rings over the casserole and bake for about 5 to 8 minutes longer until onions are golden brown.
Servings: 8-10
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 70 min.