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An overhead view of the crack potatoes casserole in a baking dish, with crispy bacon bits on top.

Crack Potatoes Casserole

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Introducing the Crack Potatoes Casserole; a blend of velvety sour cream, bold cheddar cheese, rustic hash browns and smoky bacon that creates a symphony of flavors. Every bite brings a celebration as the Ranch Dressing mix orchestrates a dance of tastes, on your taste buds. This dish goes further being a side; it symbolizes memories, comforting warmness and a culinary chef-d'oeuvre that will beautifully grace your dinner table.
10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 16-ounces containers sour cream
  • 2 c shredded cheddar cheese
  • c cooked chopped bacon about 1½ lb bacon
  • 2 1-ounce packages Ranch Dressing mix
  • 1 32-ounce bag frozen shredded hash brown potatoes

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Grease a baking dish measuring 9x13 inches.
  2. In a bowl combine sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon and Ranch Dressing mix.
  3. Gently incorporate the hash potatoes until they are well coated.
  4. Move the mixture to the baking dish that you prepared earlier.
  5. Bake it for 45 to 60 minutes until it turns brown and starts bubbling.

Notes

Don't worry if you're new, to the gluten-free world or if you need to accommodate someone with gluten sensitivities. Our delicious Crack Potatoes Casserole can easily be adjusted. Just replace the Ranch Dressing mix with a certified gluten-free version, which you can find in many health food aisles or specialty stores. Remember, always check the labels of ingredients to make sure they don't contain any hidden sources of gluten. The great thing, about this dish is how versatile it is; with this change you can enjoy the creamy cheesy deliciousness without worrying about any traces of gluten.
Audrey