The Ultimate Hashbrown Casserole

INGREDIENTS

30 oz

bag frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes, (thawed)

3 cups

diced smoked sausage

1 cup

diced yellow onion

1/2 cup

diced red bell pepper

2 tbsp

canned diced green chiles, (drained)

4 tbsp

butter

4 tbsp

all purpose flour

2 cups

whole milk

2 cups

chicken stock or broth

4 cups

shredded medium cheddar cheese, (divided)

1 cup

sour cream

1 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

minced fresh parsley or chives, (for garnish (optional))