Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

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prep time

20 min

total time

1 hr 5 min

makes

20 servings, 1/2 cup (125 mL) each

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recipe by: kraft

What You Need

4 slices reduced-sodium bacon, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 red pepper, chopped

1 pkg. (1 kg) frozen hash browns, thawed

1 can (10 fl oz/284 mL) 25%-less-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 cup light sour cream

1-1/4 cups Kraft Mozza-Cheddar Light Shredded Cheese, divided

Make It

HEAT oven to 375ºF.

COOK bacon, onions and peppers in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or just until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally. Transfer to large bowl.

ADD hash browns, soup, sour cream and 1 cup cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheese.

BAKE 40 to 45 min. or until heated through.

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Special Extra

Crush 30 Ritz 30% Less Fat Crackers; place in medium bowl. Melt 2 Tbsp. non-hydrogenated margarine; mix with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole before baking.