Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

Since we did away with Cream of Whatever soup over a year ago I have really really missed hash brown casserole.  I saw this recipe on 100 Days of Real Food and knew that I had to make it although i did slightly adapted it. It was delicious and cheesy and just like everything you want it to be!!!


6 tbsp butter
1/2 cup onion (diced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
4 tbsp  flour
1 1/2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cheddar cheese
1 pound frozen hash browns

Heat oven to 350. Grease an 8x8 baking dish and set to the side.  In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat. Saute the onions for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Turn the heat down and whisk in the flour.  Let the flour mixture cook for 2 minutes.  Whisk in the milk, salt and pepper. Turn the heat off and stir in cheese. Mix in the hash brown until evenly coated then pour into the baking dish.  Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.  Turn on the broiler for 2 to 4 minutes to brown the top layer of cheese.  Remove from oven and serve.