Loaded Bacon, Cheddar & Ranch Potatoes

Sides

Prep Time: 15 m Cook Time: 1 h Servings: 8 Source:

Ingredients

Cooking spray

1 (32 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, shredded (preferred) or cubed, thawed

1 (16 ounce) container sour cream, softened

8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided, or more to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, 175 degrees C. Grease a 13X9-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.

Combine the hash browns, sour cream, bacon, ranch mix, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese in a large bowl; stir until well mixed. Spread it into a baking pan & cover with aluminum foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil & sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly across the potatoes. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned around the edges, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Per Serving: 393 calories; 32.9 g fat; 24.8 g carbohydrates; 14.9 g protein; 68 mg cholesterol; 664 mg sodium