Ranch Hash Brown Casserole

I think half of this was devoured by my oldest grandson in one sitting.  Of course, he’s a big guy and I think it was comfort food for him with a broken collarbone.  He loved it!!

• 8 slices bacon, chopped, optional
• 1 1/2 (30-oz.) bags frozen shredded hash browns
• 2 (16-oz.) containers sour cream
• 2 pkgs. ranch dressing mix (not dip)
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup butter

In skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until golden and crisp.  With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on paper towels.

Combine sour cream and ranch dressing mix in a large bowl.  Add Cheddar cheese and hash browns, and stir to combine.  Hash browns can be frozen or thawed.

Add hash brown mixture to a sprayed 9 x 13-inch baking dish.  Top with pats of butter.  Bake at 400 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

This recipe can be frozen and cooked later.

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