Name: Loaded Hashbrown Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 30 ounces Hashbrowns; 8 ounces Cream cheese; 8 ounces Sour cream; 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese; 1 oz Ranch seasoning; 32 Ritz crackers; 3 tablespoons Butter; 0.3 cup Bacon Bits; 2 Green onions

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Loaded Hashbrown Casserole

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Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.

Dice the green onions.

In a large bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese. Fold in the hashbrowns.

Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and bake for 40 minutes.

Remove from the oven. Melt the butter and crush the crackers, then stir together and sprinkle over the top of the casserole dish. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and top with bacon pieces and green onions.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Thaw and Squeeze Hashbrowns 💧
Thaw frozen hashbrowns completely and squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel to prevent a watery casserole and ensure crispy, golden texture.
Warm Cream Mixture Before Mixing 🔥
Heat the sour cream, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning together until smooth and warm before folding into hashbrowns—this prevents lumps and ensures even distribution of flavors.
Reserve Ritz Cracker Topping 🥔
Crush Ritz crackers and toss with melted butter, then sprinkle only half on top before baking and the remaining half during the last 10 minutes to maintain maximum crispness.
Toast Bacon Bits for Intensity 🥓
Briefly toast store-bought bacon bits in a dry skillet before adding to enhance their smoky flavor and prevent them from becoming soggy during baking.
Tent with Foil for Even Cooking 🛡️
Cover the casserole with foil for the first 25 minutes of baking, then remove to allow the top to brown and cheese to bubble properly without the edges overcooking.