You may have had this at a pot luck or at Cracker Barrel while on a road trip. I thought it could be upgraded with some more spice, a little heat, and an ingredient upgrade. First, bacon from A to Z Butcher Shop. Second, Pinconning medium sharp cheese. Some cayenne, ancho chili powder, garlic powder. I hope you like it.

32 ounces thawed hash browns
1 yellow onion finely, diced
1 10 1/2 ounce can cheddar cheese soup
2 cups grated Pinconning cheese
6 strips bacon from A to Z Butcher
1 pint sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon ancho chili

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a skillet on medium heat add bacon; cook until crispy.

In a 9 x 13 baking pan add hash browns, yellow onions, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, 1 cup cheese, sour cream, soup.

Add chopped bacon.

Mix thoroughly; top with remaining cheese.

Add pan to oven and bake for 50 minutes.

Let rest for 5 minutes.