Loaded Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Potatoes Recipe

Name: Loaded Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Potatoes Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 10 mins
Ingredients: cooking spray; 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

You'll love this easy recipe for loaded bacon, Cheddar, and ranch potatoes! It's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. This recipe makes a large batch and is super simple to prepare. I brought it to a potluck, and the dish was completely empty by the end! Everyone enjoyed it so much, going back for multiple servings and wishing there was more. These potatoes are absolutely irresistible! They pair wonderfully with chicken, beef, or pork. For a smaller family, simply halve the recipe.

Total time1 hr 10 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time1 hr
Yield8

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Ingredients

cooking spray
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

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, sour cream, 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, bacon pieces, and ranch seasoning mix. Mix well until everything is evenly distributed. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes. Then, remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes. Continue baking until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown around the edges, approximately 15 more minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 425 kcal
Fat Content: 35 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 803 mg
Protein Content: 17 g
Cholesterol Content: 74 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 25 g
Saturated Fat Content: 19 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g