Loaded Crack Potatoes
Loaded Crack Potatoes made with hash browns, bacon, sour cream, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, and green onions. A creamy, cheesy, and flavorful comfort food side dish.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen hash browns
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ⅓ cup freshly chopped green onions
Instructions
Prepare the oven and dish
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash browns, crumbled bacon, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, green onions, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until well incorporated.
Assemble the casserole
- Transfer the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Bake
- Bake the casserole covered for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free ranch seasoning mix and ensure that all other ingredients, such as bacon and shredded cheese, are labeled gluten-free. The remaining components—potatoes, sour cream, and green onions—are naturally gluten-free.