Cheesy Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (2 lb.) frozen hash brown potatoes (any brand)
1 lb. bacon (optional)
1 qt. mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip)
2 lb. Velveeta cheese

Preparation

Melt mayonnaise and cheese over low heat or microwave 5 minutes.
Fry bacon until very crispy.
Crumble bacon into cheese sauce.
Mix frozen or thawed potatoes with cheese mixture and bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour or until golden brown.
Makes 2 (13 x 9-inch) pans.
Recipe may be cut in half.