• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Ensure that your hash browns have thawed. (Otherwise they take a very long time to bake.) You can defrost them in the microwave to speed up this process.

• Pat them dry of excess water.

• Set ½ cup of cheddar cheese aside.

• Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl.

• Place it in a greased 9×13 casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.

• Bake for 35 minutes, uncovered.

• Increase heat to 375 and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the top begins to crisp and brown slightly.

• Remove from the oven, let it sit for 10 minutes, and serve!