Ingredients

  • 4 cups frozen southern style hash brown potatoes (cubes)
  • 34 cup mayonnaise or 34 cup salad dressing
  • 12 cup yellow onion, minced
  • 6 ounces American cheese, diced
  • 12 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
  • 18 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp
  • paprika, for dusting

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place hash browns in a microwaveable bowl, and microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring once or twice, till defrosted and soft.
  • Stir in the mayo with a rubber spatula, till potato cubes are evenly coated.
  • Add onions, cheese cubes and seasonings.
  • Cut bacon into 1/2 inch pieces and add to potato mixture, stirring to distribute evenly.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
  • Turn mixture into a buttered casserole.
  • Sprinkle liberally with paprika.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until cheese is melted and top in golden.
  • For faster prep, use 2 teaspoons of dried minced onion and 1/3 cup jarred bacon bits, instead of the fresh onion and cooked bacon.