Cheesy Southern Hash Brown Casserole

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash browns, melted butter, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

3.In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Stir the beaten eggs into the hash brown mixture along with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions. Mix until everything is well incorporated.

4.Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Pour the hash brown mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

5.Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.

6.Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

7.After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

8.Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Cut into squares and enjoy your cheesy southern hash brown casserole!