DELUXE HASH BROWN CASSEROLE

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My son-in-law gave me the recipe for this hash brown casserole, which my kids say is addictive. It's an amazing make-ahead dish.-Amy Oswalt, Burr, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sour cream onion dip
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients; stir in potatoes, cheese and bacon. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until golden brown, 50-60 minutes. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casserole as directed until top is golden brown and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, increasing time to 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.