Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed1 tablespoon olive oil1 large red onion, chopped1 small sweet red pepper, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 drops hot pepper sauce, optional2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onion and peppers. Cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in hash browns, salt, pepper and, if desired, pepper sauce.

Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Cook, covered, 3-4 hours or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.