Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon, Onions, and Cheese Recipe | MyRecipes

Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, and crumble. Discard drippings in pan. Add 1 cup onion and garlic to pan; cook for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in the potatoes; cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine crumbled bacon, 1/4 cup cheese, green onions, sour cream, salt, pepper, and soup in a large bowl. Add potato mixture; toss gently to combine. Spoon mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Cover with foil coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350 °. Remove casserole from refrigerator; let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Bake casserole, covered, at 350 º for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges and cheese begins to brown.