• 1 (32 oz) bag of frozen hashbrowns.
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded.
• 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom or chicken soup.
• Salt and pepper, to taste.
• Minced garlic, to taste (optional).
• Onion powder, to taste (optional).
• Additional 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping.