CHIVE AND ONION HASH BROWNS

CHIVE AND ONION HASH BROWNS image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

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3/4 c half and half
4 oz spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
1 Tbsp dried minced onion
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 pkg (20 oz.) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
1 c shredded swiss cheese
1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh chives, divided
1 Tbsp butter, cubed

Steps:

1. In a Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until well blended. Stir in the potatoes.
2. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, layer a third of the hash brown mixture and 1/3 cup of the Swiss cheese. Sprinkle with half the chives. Repeat layers. Top with remaining hash brown mixture and cheese; dot with butter.
3. Bake, covered, in a preheated 375-degree oven for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-20 minutes longer or until edges begin to brown and potatoes are heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with remaining chives.