Heaven-or-Hell Hash Brown Potatoes

This recipe is the equivalent of eating a bag of potato chips - high-fat, addictive, and expensive. This is not the way I normally cook, but it is tasty as a novelty and as an occasional treat. I’d suggest doubling the recipe and taking it to a potluck buffet where everyone can enjoy a little. It’s one of these recipes everyone will ask for but few will actually make, once they read what’s in it!

Heaven-or-Hell Hash Brown Potatoes:

1 c. dairy sour cream

1 c. grated cheddar cheese

¼ c. artificial bacon bits

1 - 1 oz. pkg. (28 g) powdered Ranch Dip salad dressing and seasoning mix

2-½ c. frozen hash brown potatoes (shredded or chunked)

Preheat oven to 400 deg. F. Combine all ingredients except hash browns, stirring well. Add hash browns and spoon into a medium casserole. Bake 40 min., or until golden.  

Note: If you double this recipe, increase baking time to 50-to-60 min.

Assemble ingredients

Stir together sour cream, cheddar, bacon bits, ranch dip

Hot out of the oven!