Cheesy Bacon Ranch Hash Browns Casserole

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Bacon Ranch Hash Browns Casserole! Perfectly golden and bubbling with creamy, cheesy goodness, this dish combines the rich flavors of sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch seasoning all nestled into tender shredded hash browns. Enhanced by a velvety blend of cream cheese and sour cream, this casserole is irresistibly creamy on the inside with a crispy, cheesy crust. With just 15 minutes of prep and a handful of pantry staples, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for feeding a hungry crowd at breakfast, brunch, or even as a side dish for dinner. Garnished with fresh green onions for a burst of color and flavor, this casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 32 ounces Frozen shredded hash browns
• 8 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 ounce Ranch seasoning mix
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, and melted butter. Stir until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Add the shredded hash browns, crumbled bacon (reserve a little for topping if desired), 1 3/4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 1/4 cup for topping), salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to combine.

Step 5

Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top of the casserole.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving, if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your Cheesy Bacon Ranch Hash Browns Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1748.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4288.9

Total Fat 310.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 175.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 802.1mg	0%
Sodium 10022.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 263.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.0g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 126.5g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 2270.0mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 4490.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.2%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 24.2%