Cheese Hash Brown Casserole

0 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
1 Grease a 9 x 13 bake dish. Set aside.
2 I butter the dish instead of oil or baking spray so it gives this extra layer to the crust. But you could use baking spray or oil if you prefer.
3 In a mixing bowl, mix the melted butter, diced onions, and bacon bits with a whisk. 
4 Add the cream of chicken, sour cream, salt, onion powder, and ground pepper. Mix well.
5 Add 1 ½ cup of shredded cheese. Mix all ingredients until they are well combined.
6 Add the thawed and drained shredded hash brown and mix well until all the potatoes are coated in the mixture. The mixture will be very similar to the one of a twice-baked potato.
7 Pour the mixture into the 9x13 baking dish.
8 Spread evenly and sprinkle the remaining cheese, approximately 1 ½ cup (If you don’t want too cheesy just add 1 cup)
9 Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the cheese is nice and melted and golden to your liking on top.
10 Let it rest for a few minutes. You could top with fresh parsley or cilantro if you would like.