Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 (4-oz) packages butter & herb instant mashed potatoes
  • 1 (32-oz) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
  • ½ cup butter, (softened)
  • 4- oz cream cheese, (softened)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 1-oz package dry Ranch dressing mix
  • 1½ cups chopped cooked bacon
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, (crushed)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Prepare instant mashed potatoes according to package directions.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked mashed potatoes, butter, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, ranch mix, and bacon. Stir in shredded hash browns. Spread in prepared pan.
  • Combine 1/4 cup melted butter with Ritz crackers. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 45 to 60 minutes.