Cheesy Ranch Potato Bake

Submitted by Debs Recipes

"Holly Ard's scrumptious recipe which won the Hidden Valley Family Friendly Food Contest held September 2005 at the Utah State Fair."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs southern style hash browns
• 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
• 3⁄4 cup sour cream
• 3⁄4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (1 1/8 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
• 2 tablespoons dried onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese, divided
• 1⁄2 cup melted butter, divided
• 1 cup crushed cracker

directions

1. Set aside 1/2 cup of the shredded Colby-jack cheese; stir togther 1/4 cup of the melted butter and the crushed crackers in a small bowl; set this aside also.
2. Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Turn potatoes into a lightly greased 9x13" baking pan; top with reserved cheese, and buttered crushed crackers.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 375° degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Reviews

[crimper]

Everyone loved this recipe. Wouldn't change a thing, except make more!!

 

[twissis]

My DH loves potatoes & this dish did not disappoint. It is rich, tasty, easy to fix & very family-friendly! I made a half recipe for 2 of us & made my own hash browns for it as the ready-made variety are not available here. I halved the butter, added a few drops of Tobasco for some extra zip & baked it in a 9-in round pie plate. We enjoyed it w/tuna patties & a sml green salad. Thx for posting this recipe for us.