1-1/2 cups sour cream onion dip
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients; stir in potatoes, cheese and bacon. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
Bake until golden brown, 50-60 minutes.
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 50 min. YIELD: 12 servings.
Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casserole as directed until top is golden brown and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, increasing time to 1-1/4 to
1-1/2 hours.