Party Potatoes Deluxe

Here's a basic potato casserole.  Good for breakfast or hearty enough for a big spread during the holidays.  It's a breeze to put together and can be make ahead of time and baked later.

PARTY POTATOES DELUXE (8 servings)

1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided (or less, especially in the topping)
1 lb country-style (shredded) frozen hash browns, thawed
1/4 cup (or more, to taste) green onion, chopped
1/2 cup regular or low-fat sour cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 can condensed cream-of-anything soup
1 cup crushed corn flakes

Preheat oven to 350F.  Melt 1/4 cup butter in an 8x8" baking dish in the oven while it heats.

Meanwhile, combine hash browns, green onion, sour cream, cheese, and soup in a large bowl.  Transfer mixture to the baking dish after the butter has melted.  Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Melt remaining 2-4 Tbsp butter in the microwave, then mix with crushed cornflakes.  Sprinkle on top of the potatoes evenly and bake for 15 more minutes.

Recipe Source:  www.iowagirleats.com