Recipe: Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole

package (2 pounds) frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed

cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup

container sour cream (16 ounces)

Cheddar cheese (shredded) – or your favorite cheese

onion, chopped

salt (although I now typically use a mixture of seasonings like garlic and onion salt/powder and my favorite french fry seasoning)

black pepper

green bell pepper, chopped (optional)

diced ham or bacon (optional) For ease, bake the bacon in your oven.

Optional Topping

dry bread crumbs

butter, melted