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Supreme Hash Brown Bake

Source of Recipe


Southern Lady



List of Ingredients



• 1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and diced (about ¾ cup)
  
• ¾ tsp salt, divided
  
• 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese, divided
  
• 6 ounces yellow American cheese, cubed
  
• ½ (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  
• ¾ cup milk
  
• 2 (20-ounce) bags refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes*
  
• 1 (16-ounce) package small diced ham
  
• 1 (10.75-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  
• 1 cup chopped green onions
  
• ½ cup sour cream
  
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
  
• 4 slices (about â…“ pound) thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped
  
• Garnish: chopped green onions, sliced grape tomatoes
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 13x9-inch or 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
   
   
2. Line a platter with a double layer of paper towels. Place tomatoes in a single layer on prepared platter. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. Allow 30 minutes to drain.
   
   
3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1¼ cups Gouda cheese, American cheese, cream cheese, and milk over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until cheese mixture is mostly melted. Whisk until sauce is smooth, and remove from heat.
   
   
4. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, ham, soup, onions, sour cream, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper. Stir in cheese sauce and tomatoes. Spoon into prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining ¾ cup Gouda cheese and bacon.
   
   
5. Bake until heated through, 45 to 60 minutes. Garnish with green onions and tomatoes, if desired.
   
   Makes 10 to 12 servings
   
   






Final Comments


* We used Simply Potatoes.