Hash Brown Casserole III

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (2 pound) package frozen hash browns
• 2 cups shredded Colby cheese
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash garlic powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Coat a large baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.

In a large bowl, mix together the hash browns, Colby cheese and onion. Transfer to the baking dish.

In a medium bowl, mix together the remaining butter, milk, beef broth, pepper, salt and garlic powder. Pour over the hash brown mixture.

Microwave the casserole in 5 minute increments, stirring before restarting, until the cheese has melted.

Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, or until the surface begins to brown.