Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 30 oz frozen hash browns (thawed (850g))
  • 4 strips bacon (chopped)
  • 3 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion (diced (about 1 cup) (110g))
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour ((31g))
  • 1 cup milk ((235ml))
  • 1 ¼ cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 oz cream cheese (cut into pieces (85g))
  • 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided (340g))
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella ((115g))
  • ⅔ cup sour cream ((160g))
  • 3 Tablespoons finely sliced green onions

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly butter a casserole dish. Set aside.
  • Place chopped (uncooked) bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until crisp and cooked through. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate and drain all but about 1 ½ Tablespoons of grease.
  • Add butter to the pot and allow it to melt. Add chopped onions and cook, stirring frequently until softened (3-5 minutes).
  • Sprinkle flour over onion and whisk until smooth (should be like a paste).
  • Gradually add milk while whisking. Add broth, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, salt, and pepper and stir well. Bring to a boil.
  • Once mixture begins to boil, reduce heat, bring to a simmer, and stir frequently until thickened.
  • Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, 2 cups (226g) cheddar, mozzarella, and sour cream. Stir until cheeses are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Add hash browns, green onion, and cooked bacon pieces. Stir well and pour into prepared casserole dish, sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 cup (113g) cheddar cheese.
  • Transfer to 350ºF (175ºC) oven and bake 35 minutes until heated through and cheese on top is melted.