Home-Style Hash Browns

 

1

medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

1

medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

1

bag (1 pound 4 ounces) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes

2

tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

Additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 325ºF. Mix bell pepper, onion, potatoes, 2 tablespoons cheese, the salt and pepper in large bowl.
• 2 Pour butter and oil into rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Tilt pan to coat the bottom. Spread potato mixture in pan.
• 3 Bake uncovered about 35 minutes. Run a spatula under edge of potato mixture; turn potato mixture over to other side. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until golden brown. Sprinkle with additional cheese before serving.