Name: Loaded Hashbrown Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Loaded Hashbrown Casserole

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Instructions

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 Dry Your Hashbrowns 💧
Thaw frozen hashbrowns completely and squeeze out excess moisture with paper towels to prevent a watery casserole and ensure crispy texture throughout.
Cream Cheese Trick for Smoothness 🧈
Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 15 minutes before mixing, then blend it with sour cream first to create a silky, lump-free sauce that coats the potatoes evenly.
Layer Strategically for Even Distribution 🔀
Layer ingredients in thirds—hashbrowns, sauce, then toppings—rather than mixing everything together, ensuring every bite has cheese, bacon, and green onions.
Underbake Before Final Topping 🕐
Bake the casserole for 25 minutes before adding Ritz cracker topping and extra cheese, so the topping stays crispy and golden instead of becoming soggy from steam.
Brown Your Bacon Properly 🥓
Use fresh cooked bacon crumbled by hand instead of pre-made bits for superior flavor and texture that won't dissolve during baking.