CHEESY HASH BROWN CASSEROLE

CHEESY HASH BROWN CASSEROLE

1 onion, chopped
1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 pint sour cream
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
3 tablespoons butter
4 ounces buttery round crackers, crushed


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 8x12 inch baking dish.

Over medium heat, cook the onion until soft.

In a large bowl, combine the onion, potatoes, sour cream, soup,1 cup cheese, pepper and hot sauce. Mix well and pour into baking dish. Bake for 50 minutes.

In a saute pan, heat butter or margarine and crackers. Cook until golden brown.

Sprinkle remaining cheese over casserole, then cracker mixture and bake for an additional minute 20 minutes.

Let cool 15 minutes then cut into squares and serve.