Crack Potatoes

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    667 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Crack Potatoes

Crack Potatoes are an easy potato recipe with Ranch dressing and plenty of cheese! This recipe turns frozen hash browns into an addictively delicious side dish that tastes just like Cracker Barrel Potato Casserole. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces cream cheese* softened
  • 16 ounces sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 ounces ranch dressing powdered mix two 1 oz packages
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese grated and divided
  • 1 pound Bacon cooked, chopped and divided
  • 30 ounces shredded hash brown potatoes
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F degrees. Prepare a 9X13 inch baking dish by spraying the bottom and sides with non-stick spray. 
  2. Using a very large bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and dry ranch dressing mix.
  3. Stir in 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese and about half of the chopped bacon.  Add in the hashbrown potatoes and stir to mix well.
  4. Place mixture into prepared baking dish, cover with foill and bake for 40 minutes.
  5. Remove baking dish from the oven and sprinkle on the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese and the remaining bacon. Return dish to the oven and continue baking, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes. Remove and serve.

Notes

  • *Once cream cheese is fully softened it can be mashed with a fork, though it's easier to mix using an electric mixer.
  • Dish can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months, until ready to bake.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. 
  • Crack potatoes reheat well in the oven or microwave.

Nutrition Information

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Serving -13g Calories 667kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 61g (94%) Saturated Fat 28g (140%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 22g Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 876mg (37%) Potassium 299mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 773IU (15%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 264mg (26%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 667 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving -13g
Calories 667kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 61g 94%
Saturated Fat 28g 140%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 876mg 37%
Potassium 299mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 773IU 15%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 264mg 26%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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