Loaded Hash Brown Casserole

Ingredients:

- 1 (1 pound 14 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 6 tbsp. butter, melted
- 16 ounces (2 cups) sour cream
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of mushroom or chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 6 to 8 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped
- salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, mix the hash brown, butter, sour cream, cream of mushroom, and cheese. Add the bacon and ham and mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.