Description
Irresistible crack potatoes blend crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and ranch seasoning into a legendary side dish. Ranch-seasoned potato bites deliver addictive flavors that will keep you reaching for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 grams) frozen hash browns (thawed) or 5 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
- 1 (16 oz/454 grams) container sour cream
- 1 (8 oz/227 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10.5 oz/298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (reserve some for topping)
- 2 tbsps chopped green onions or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Ignite the oven to 375F (190C) and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Create Flavor Base: Whisk sour cream, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into a silky, uniform mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold thawed hash browns into the creamy sauce, ensuring each potato strand is thoroughly coated, then integrate crumbled bacon throughout the mixture.
- Bake Potatoes: Transfer the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly, and bake for 40-45 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms and edges bubble with delectable intensity.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, adorn with reserved bacon bits and freshly chopped green onions or parsley, then serve immediately while radiating irresistible warmth and flavor.
Notes
- Potato Precision: Use thawed hash browns at room temperature to ensure even mixing and consistent sauce coating.
- Bacon Brilliance: Crisp bacon thoroughly before crumbling to enhance texture and prevent sogginess in the final dish.
- Temperature Tip: Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to set and make serving easier without falling apart.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for vegetarian option, or use low-fat dairy alternatives to reduce calorie content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 553 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg