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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 667 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F degrees. Prepare a 9X13 inch baking dish by spraying the bottom and sides with non-stick spray.
- Using a very large bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and dry ranch dressing mix.
- 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.
- Place mixture into prepared baking dish, cover with foill and bake for 40 minutes.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.