Shelly's Recipe

CHICKEN RANCH-STYLE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Category: Breakfast Casseroles

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (8-oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (1-oz) pkg ranch-style salad dressing mix
1 (30-oz) pkg frozen country-style hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 cup diced cooked chicken
8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
Chopped fresh parsley

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

In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, butter and dressing mix; stir until smooth. Stir in hash browns, chicken, and half of bacon. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese and remaining half of bacon; bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serves 6-8