Swiss Cheese Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. milk
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed
1/2 c. shredded processed swiss cheese
4 c. (16 oz.) frozen loose-pack hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. butter, melted

Preparation

Melt 2 Tbsp. butter.
Blend in flour and seasonings.
Add milk.
Cook and stir until bubbly.
Add cheese, stirring until melted.
Stir in potatoes.
Turn the mixture into a 10x6x2 inch baking dish.
Cover and bake for 35 minutes at 350\u00b0F.
Mix crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle around edges.
Bake uncovered 10-15 minutes.
For a breakfast casserole or supper casserole, add smokie links, chunked smoked sausage, or diced ham before baking.