RICH, CREAMY, CHEESY RANCH POTATO CASSEROLE

Rich, Creamy, Cheesy Ranch Potato Casserole image

Provided by Kelly Williams

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3 lb.) bag frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 (8 oz.) pkg cream cheese, cubed/cut up
1 can cream of potato soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 (1 oz.) envelopes hidden valley ranch dressing mix
2 cups shredded sargento mexican 4-blend cheese
1 cup durkee fried onions, regular or cheese-flavored

Steps:

1. In large bowl, blend soups and cream cheese. Microwave til creamy and cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in well, the dressing mix, then fold in 1 cup (half) the shredded cheese, then the potatoes. Fold well til all potatoes are coated. Pour/spoon into lightly greased 13x9 glass baking dish, mashing down a little, and spreading in pan evenly. Sprinkle top with rest of shredded cheese. COVER and bake at 350º for 50-55 minutes. Uncover, top with onions. Bake UNCOVERED for another 5 minutes or til onions are lightly browned. *Nice additions: 1 cup diced, fully-cooked ham. Cooked, crumbled bacon (4-6 slices). Sauted onions. Sauted mushrooms.