Cheesy Potatoes

This is my sister-in-law's recipe that we enjoy at many family get togethers. Oh so healthy ;) but very yummy. Worth the calories.

1 1/2 bags Hasbrown potatoes (cubed not shredded)

2 cans Cream of Chicken soup

1 T Butter

16 oz Shredded cheddar cheese, reserve 1/2 to top hashbrowns

8 oz Sour cream

Distribute hash browns evenly in a 9x13 greased pan. Mix everything but the hash browns in a saucepan over med-high heat until all the ingredients melt together creating a sauce. Pour the sauce over the potatoes in the 9x13 pan and mix until potatoes are well coated with the cheese sauce.Pour the reserved cheese over the top of the potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for an hour.

TOTAL COSTS: $6.50

(1/2 batch for 1/2 the cost - enough for a family of 4)

Hasbrowns $3 (Meijer)

Soup $1 (Aldi's)

Cheese $2 (Costco)

Sour Cream $.50 (Aldi's)

VARIATIONS:

Add chunks of ham or chicken to make it a meal

Use 1 can Cream of Celery & 1 can Cream of Chicken soup