from: http://www.happybeinghealthy.com/
- 1 (2 pound) package frozen hash browns; thawed (you can boil and shred real potatoes if you prefer)
- 1/4 cup butter (you can cut this to 2 tablespoons for a healthier option)
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup (or see recipe below)
- 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream (you can use light or fat free sour cream)
- 1/2 cup onions; chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (you can use light varieties of cheese)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- dash black pepper
- crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers (can can omit this step altogether if you like!)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute 3-5 minutes or until tender.
Add hash browns, soup and sour cream. Mix well.
Add cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Place mixture in greased 9 x 13 pan. Top with cornflakes or crackers if desired.
Bake, covered, in preheated oven for 40 minutes.---
Healthy Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute
(1 recipe=1 can of cream of chicken soup)
- 3 T. flour (I used whole wheat)
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- dash pepper
- 1 T. butter
- 1/2 C. chicken broth (lower sodium is best)
- 3/4 C. skim milk (or whatever kind of milk you want to use)
