Shelly's Recipe

Cheesy Ranch Hash-Brown

Category: Hash Brown Potatoes/Casseroles

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (1-ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (30-ounce) package frozen country-style hash-brown potatoes, thawed

1.Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 11/2-quart baking dish.

2.In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, dressing mix, and bacon. Add hash browns, stirring to combine. Spoon mixture into
prepared baking dish.

3.Bake 30 minutes; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10 minutes more, or until hot and bubbly.

Makes 6-8 servings