Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup minced sweet onion
2 Tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (24 oz.) hash browns, the cubes or shredded, thawed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Paprika

Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and potatoes. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with flour; cook 1 minute. Add milk, salt and cayenne pepper and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.

Butter or spray an 9x13 baking dish or 1 1/2 quart shallow casserole dish. Layer half of potatoes in dish; spoon half of sauce over potatoes. Top with half of cheese. Repeat layering with remaining potatoes, sauce and cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly.

Note: I just grab whatever casserole dish I have on hand -- sometimes I divide it into two dishes to bake. You can also buy a foil pan if you are using it for a pot luck or want easy clean up for the holiday weekend.

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