Cheesy Potatoes (Easy Au Gratin Potatoes)

• 2 lbs frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of potato soup or (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken soup
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream celery or (10 1/2 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2-3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper (more or less to taste)
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup crushed corn flakes
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley

1. Place thawed hash browns in very large bowl. Add creamed soups and sour cream; stir to combine and set aside. In saute pan melt 1/4 cup of butter and saute onion and garlic till tender. Add to potato mixture along with seasonings and cheese. Stir together till nicely combined. Spread evenly into a 9 by 13 inch greased glass baking dish. In a small bowl combine Corn Flakes with the melted butter. Evenly place topping over potatoes then sprinkle over topping with dried parsley. Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake 30 more minutes, or till golden and bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

hash browns, cream of potato soup, cream celery, sour cream, onion, garlic, butter, salt, ground pepper, cheddar cheese, corn flakes, butter, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-potatoes-easy-au-gratin-potatoes-440805 (may not work)