Bacon Hash Brown Casserole Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Hash Brown Casserole

• Frozen Hash Browns
• Low Fat Cream Of Chicken Soup
• ⅓ cup melted margarine
• Light Sour Cream
• Cheddar Cheese
• 1 lb bacon
• Salt & Pepper

How to Make Bacon Hash Brown Casserole

1. Thaw 2 lbs of frozen hash browns for 30 minutes.
2. While hash browns thaw, prepare the bacon: using clean scissors, cut 1 lb of bacon into thin strips horizontally.
3. Fry bacon until crispy, about 10-12 minutes, then remove and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
5. Add ⅓ cup melted margarine (reserved bacon grease can be substituted or added in addition) and mix well.
6. Add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, the cooked bacon, and the thawed hash browns. Gently mix until well combined.
7. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
8. Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
9. Bake for 1 hour at 375°F (190°C), or until golden brown and heated through.