Ingredients

3

packages (5.2 oz each) dried hash-brown potatoes

3

tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

2

containers (12 oz each) chive-and-onion sour cream potato topper

1

can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup

2

cups shredded Cheddar-American cheese blend (8 oz)

5

cups water

1/2

cup french fried onions (from 2.8-oz can)

Preparation

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, stir dried potatoes and butter until mixed. Add potato topper, soup, cheese and water; stir to mix.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours. Sprinkle french fried onions over potatoes before serving.