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Crack Potatoes

Barbara
Hands down the BEST potato casserole you will ever eat!!!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • ½ lb bacon
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ envelope dry Ranch dressing mix

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400° F.
  • Spray a casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  • Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towel lined plate. Chop bacon into bits.
  • Shred cheddar cheese.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine thawed hashbrowns, bacon bits, ½ the shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and Ranch dressing mix.
  • Spread potato mixture evenly in prepared casserole dish.
  • Top potato mixture with remaining cheese and cover casserole with foil.
  • Bake covered for 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes or until casserole is hot, bubbly and the edges are lightly browned.
  • Let casserole sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Keyword bacon, cheddar cheese, potato, Ranch, sour cream