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serving crack potatoes from a white dish with a wooden spoon.
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Crack Potatoes

Crack potatoes are as addictive as their name! Creamy, cheesy, and chock full of crisp bacon, and ranch flavor, they're sure to be a dinner hit!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 692kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon chopped
  • 24 ounces sour cream
  • 1 package (1.0 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 package (28 ounces) frozen shredded hash browns
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
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Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until golden and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  • In a bowl, whisk together sour cream and ranch dressing mix. 
  • Add hash browns, 2 cups of the cheese, bacon crumbles, and green onions. You can leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon and green onions to garnish potatoes once cooked. Transfer into a baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a 400 F oven for about 40 to 50 minutes or until cooked through. 
  • Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes or cheese is melted. 
  • Remove from heat and garnish with additional bacon crumbles and green onions, if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For a smoother melt, use freshly grated cheese instead of pre-shredded bagged cheese, which contains additives that result in a grainy texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 692kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 1016mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Vitamin C: 13.2mg | Calcium: 550mg | Iron: 2.2mg