Loaded Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Potatoes

Name: Loaded Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Potatoes
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 🥔 1 (32 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed; 🥛 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream; 🧀 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided, or more to taste; 🥓 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled; 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix; Cooking spray

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

60 Min
8 Servings
$10

Loaded Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Potatoes

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

60 Min
8 Servings
$10

INGREDIENTS

Vegetable
- 🥔 1 (32 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
Dairy
- 🥛 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
- 🧀 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided, or more to taste
Meat
- 🥓 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Condiment
- 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
Others
- Cooking spray

STEPS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Mix hash browns, sour cream, 1 cup Cheddar, bacon, and ranch mix together in a large bowl until well combined. Spread into the prepared pan and cover with aluminum foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle remaining Cheddar evenly across potatoes.

Bake until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned around the edges, about 15 more minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

425

Calories

17
Protein
25
Carbs
35
Fats

💡 To save time, use pre-cooked bacon.If you prefer extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes after the final baking step.Perfect for potlucks or family gatherings, as it can be made ahead and reheated!You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.