CHIVE & ONION HASH BROWN POTATOES

Chive & Onion Hash Brown Potatoes image

A friend once told me about a potato dish her mother used to make. She remembered that Swiss cheese and butter were standouts. Here's my re-creation-and my friend actually liked it better than her mom's version. -Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 container (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (20 ounces each) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives, divided
2 tablespoons butter, cubed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Stir in potatoes., In a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish, layer a third of the hash brown mixture and 2/3 cup Swiss cheese; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chives. Repeat layers. Top with remaining hash brown mixture and cheese; dot with butter., Bake, covered, 35 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.