4.8 from 15 votes
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
Every good Midwesterner has a recipe for cheesy potatoes when a comforting side dish is needed; these easy Cheesy Ranch Potatoes with Frozen Hash Browns includes Ranch seasoning for a delicious twist on this wintertime staple.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 380 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ounce package frozen hash browns
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- 1 .5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 1 pint sour cream
- ½ cup 2% milk
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese, grated
- 1 package hidden valley ranch seasoning
- 1 ounce package croutons, garlic and butter flavored
- 1-2 jalapeños, finely diced (optional)
Instructions
- Layering is the key to success for these super awesome ranch cheesy potatoes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning packet, diced onion, and diced jalapeno (optional). Mix to combine.
- Melt ½ cup butter in a small pan over low heat and pour it into a 9x13 pan.
- Add half a package of frozen hash browns to the pan, spreading evenly.
- Pour half of the wet mixture over the frozen hash browns and use a spatula to evenly layer.
- Next, sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheese evenly over the top of this layer.
- Add remaining half of frozen hash browns.
- Add remaining half of the wet mixture, using a spatula to spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese over the top of that layer.
- Crush up the package of croutons and sprinkle them evenly over the top of the cheese.
- Bake for 45 minutes, uncovered.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- *Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
- These Cheesy Potatoes can be prepared a day in advance, but you'll want to wait to add the crushed crouton topping until right before you're ready to bake it. Prepare the casserole as instructed, then store covered in the refrigerator until you're ready to make it.
- If you'd rather this dish not have any spice, feel free to leave out the jalapeno.
Nutrition Information
Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
746mg
(31%)
Potassium
142mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
883IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
342mg
(34%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 746mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 883IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 342mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.