Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 drops hot pepper sauce, optional
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Method

  • In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onion and peppers. Cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in hash browns, salt, pepper and, if desired, pepper sauce.
  • Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Cook, covered, 3-4 hours or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.