Hashbrown Au Gratin Recipe

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
1 (2 lb) bag frozen diced hash browns
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
2-1/2 CUPS grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1 container (16 oz size) sour cream
2 cups crushed plain cornflakes cereal

Pour 1/2 the melted butter in a large bowl, then add the hash browns, soup, cheese, onion, and sour cream to the bowl and stir to combine well. Turn the mixture out into a 9x13 baking dish.

In a separate bowl, stir together the cornflakes and remaining melted butter.

Sprinkle the cornflakes mixture over the potato mixture in baking dish.

Cover and refrigerate or freeze to keep for a future potluck.

To prepare, preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake (uncovered) for 55 to 65 minutes or until hot and bubbly and browned around the edges.

Remove and let rest for at least 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Will serve 8 to 12 at a potluck setting.