Crack potatoes are as addicting as they sound! Creamy, cheesy and chock full of crisp bacon, and ranch flavor, they’re sure to be a dinner hit!
I saw photos of these potatoes floating around on Facebook and with a name such as crack potatoes, I was duly intrigued.
I traced back the recipe to Plain Chicken and after briefly glancing through the short list of ingredients and three-step procedure, I was in my kitchen excitedly making myself a batch. The ingredients were basic pantry staples, I didn’t even need to make a special trip to the store!
Other than crisping fresh bacon to crumble and adding chopped green onions for a splash of color, I didn’t deviate far from the original recipe. As I’ve tried sour cream, ranch dip mix, and cheese in potatoes before, I was sure the combo would work beautifully and beautifully it did work!
This potato dish definitely deserves its name, it was so addicting! G and I wolfed down the whole pan between us for lunch and wanted more come dinner.
These crack potatoes double easily and keep well in the freezer, making them a breeze to serve for family dinners and large gatherings. Loaded with sour cream, bacon crumbles, and cheese, they’re everything indulgent and definitely not waist-friendly but so worth the fat pants. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 24 ounces sour cream
- 1 package (1.0 ounce) ranch dip/dressing mix
- 1 package (28 ounces) frozen shredded hash browns
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until golden and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream and ranch dressing mix.
- Add hash browns, 2 cups of the cheese, bacon crumbles, and green onions. You can leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon and green onions to garnish potatoes once cooked. Transfer into a baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, in a 400 F oven for about 40 to 50 minutes or until cooked through.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes or cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and garnish with additional bacon crumbles and green onions, if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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PATRICIA A MOORE says
why shredded, why not little diced potatoes with green pepper and onion (potatoes O’Brien)?
Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says
Sounds like the perfect easy weeknight meal. I love potatoes and bacon together. Yum!
Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says
Oh my goodness! The name is perfect for this dish! I cannot wait to cook this.
And I agree I have never been a fan of the packets of bacon bits!
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
This looks like the perfect hearty comfort food on a cold wet day.
Maureen says
This sounds like the perfect cold-weather dish!
Tracy says
Crack indeed! Yum!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness says
I love the name for this recipe, crack potatoes. They look wonderful and sound like they are quite easy to make. I know that my family would love these. Thanks for sharing.