Bacon Hash Brown Casserole

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I got this recipe from one of those community cookbooks that my mother-in-law gave me. i modified it slightly to suit our personal tastes. i hadn't made it for a long time but made it this christmas eve to serve with cabbage rolls - it was a huge hit. so, i thought i would share. there are several hash brown casseroles already posted but none with bacon.

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Steps

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Thaw hash browns for 30 minutes.

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While hash browns are thawing , prepare the bacon: using clean scissors , cut the bacon into thin strips horizontally.

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Fry until crispy or desired doneness.

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In a large bowl , mix together soup & sour cream & salt and pepper.

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Add melted margarine & mix well.

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Add the cheese & bacon and then the hash browns.

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Continue mixing until well combined.

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Spread mixture into 9 x 13 pan , lightly coated with cooking spray.

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Bake for 1 hour at 375 degrees.

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Ingredients

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frozen hash browns, low-fat cream of chicken soup, margarine, light sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, salt & pepper