Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup onion (diced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups mild cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1 pound hash browns (frozen)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Grease a square baking dish
  • In large pan, melt butter over medium heat
  • Add the diced onion and cook until it softens, about 2-3 minutes
  • Add the minced garlic for another minute
  • Turn heat to medium-low and whisk in flour slowly, stirring continuously
  • Whisk in milk, salt, and pepper until it thickens
  • Turn off the heat and add the grated cheese until it melts
  • Fold cheese mixture with hash browns until it is completely coated
  • Transfer to the baking dish, making sure to really pat the mixture down into the pan
  • Bake about 30-35 minutes uncovered
  • Turn heat to brown for a few minutes to brown the top, if desired