"For a seniors potluck at church, I wanted to create a recipe that would incorporate a meat dish and side dish in one. This casserole proved to be a crowd-pleaser, and many people asked for the recipe. —Joann Fritzler, Belen, New Mexico..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup sour cream
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1-1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided
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1 teaspoon salt, divided
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1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed and patted dry
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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3/4 cup crushed saltines (20-25 crackers)
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6 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)