Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Spray a large, 4-quart, bake dish with cooking spray (see note).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine hash browns with soup, sour cream, butter, onion and red pepper. Season with salt and pepper and stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese until well mixed.

Step 3

Spoon into prepared bake dish and bake for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and continue to bake another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned on top.