Pesto Potato Bake

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 teaspoon butter, softened
• 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, divided
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 425 degrees.
• 2 lightly grease 11 x 7 inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
• 3 place 2 cups shredded potatoes in prepared dish, pressing lightly to form an even layer.
• 4 dollop pesto over potatoes; sprinkle with cheese.
• 5 top with remaining 2 cups potatoes, spreading evenly.
• 6 in medium microwave-safe dish, microwave milk on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until hot; stir in 1/4 cup parmesan, pepper and salt. pour over potatoes.
• 7 in a small bowl, mix together topping ingredients until blended; sprinkle over potatoes.
• 8 bake uncovered, 23-25 minutes or until top is crisp and browned. let stand 5 minutes before serving.