Au Gratin Hash Browns Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs hash brown potatoes
1 small onion, diced
1 pint half-and-half (I use milk)
8 tablespoons margarine
9 ounces American cheese
1 (12 ounce) container cottage cheese

Preparation

Spread potatoes evenly into greased 9\" x 13\" baking pan.
Layer diced onion over potatoes.
In a saucepan heat half-and-half, margarine and cheese.
Cook until melted.
Stir in cottage cheese.
Pour sauce over potatoes.
Let stand at least 1 hour or overnight.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.