Ingredients

1/2

cup butter or margarine, melted

2

cups herb-seasoned croutons, coarsely crushed

1

bag (32 oz) frozen southern-style diced hash brown potatoes, thawed

2

cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

1

cup chive-and-onion sour cream potato topper

1/4

cup chopped onion (1/2 onion)

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup

1

container (5.2 to 6.5 oz) garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup of the melted butter and the crushed croutons; set aside.

In large bowl, mix remaining 1/4 cup melted butter and all remaining ingredients. Spoon into baking dish, spreading evenly.

Bake 40 minutes or until browned and bubbly around edges. Sprinkle crouton mixture over potato mixture; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until topping is browned.