Crack Potatoes
These Crack Potatoes are SO addicting you will eat this side dish up! Made with shredded hash browns, cheddar cheese and ranch seasoning to make this Crack side dish the best!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 16 oz shredded hash brown potatoes frozen
- 16 oz sour cream
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 oz ranch seasoning
- 1 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl mix together shredded hash brown potatoes, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, ranch seasoning, ¾ cup cooked bacon, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Mix all these ingredients together.
- Once mixed place in your prepared baking dish.
- Top your casserole with remaining ¼ cup cooked bacon and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the casserole is warmed throughout.
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Notes
Do not thaw the hash browns. Add them straight from the freezer for the best texture. Thawed potatoes release moisture and can make the casserole watery.
Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole but do not bake. Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake according to directions when ready — perfect for Thanksgiving prep!
Freezing: Assemble in a freezer safe dish but do not bake. Cover tightly with foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then bake according to directions.
Storing Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat covered with foil at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or microwave individual portions.
Cheese Tip: Shred your own cheddar from a block for the best melt. Pre-shredded cheese has an anti-caking coating that prevents smooth melting.
Bacon Shortcut: Real bacon bits from the store work great if you are short on time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 1mg