Whether you happen to have half a bag of frozen hash browns in the freezer, or would like to make a smaller casserole, this Leftover Potatoes Au Gratin Casserole is a nice meal, with many options. I had some ham and peas in the freezer, so that's what I added. But any cooked meat would work. Like bell peppers? Toss some in. Use any cheese you have on-hand, but cheddar is a natural. I was very pleased with this meal, don't hesitate to give it a try:@)
While I wrote this up as a leftovers meal,
and obviously opted for easy clean-up...
It's good enough to maybe sub some asparagus for the peas, use a pretty baking dish,
and make it for your Easter or Mother's Day Brunch:@)
Good stuff folks!
Leftover Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes Au Gratin Casserole-Adapted from Ore-Ida
Approx 14-16 oz frozen hash browns, thawed if possible-I used the cubed ones
1 1/2 Tblsp butter
1/2 C onion, diced-can add celery, bell pepper, etc
1 Tblsp A/P flour
1 C milk or Half and Half
S&P
Up to 1 C meat, cubed-I used less
1/2 C frozen peas
1 C cheese, shredded-I used less, and used up cheddar and mozzarella
- Cook onion in butter for about 5 minutes.
- Add flour, stir well for a minute or so.
- Add milk, bring to boil, reduce heat and cook for a minute or so until thickened.
- Add S&P to taste.
- Fold in potatoes, meat and peas.
- Pour into sprayed baking dish, mine was about 8x8".
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through.
- Optional: Place under broiler for a couple minutes to brown the top. I did do this.
Eat well and have a happy day:@)
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