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Loaded Bacon Ranch Potato Bake

Teresa Ambra
Loaded Bacon Ranch Potato Bake is awesome! This fabulous Baked Potato Casserole is loaded with all the things you love in potatoes: bacon, sour cream, three cheeses, green onions, Ranch dressing mix and lots of delicious seasonings. It's terrific for company or holiday dinners like Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter. Everyone is sure to want seconds!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Side Dish, Veggie/Casserole
Cuisine American
Servings 15
Calories 323 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 medium red potatoes washed and cubed
  • 5 green onions sliced
  • 6 strips thick sliced bacon cooked and broken into ½” pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz. sour cream
  • 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Colby Jack or Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 2/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 pkt. dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
  • 1/4 tsp. dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp. dried parsley
  • 3-4 tbsp. olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Fry bacon in skillet until done; remove to paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Mix all ingredients except 1 cup cheddar cheese, reserved green onions and reserved bacon pieces in a large bowl.
  • Spread into large 9x13” baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 1 hour at 350˚ or until potatoes test done.
  • Top with remaining cup of Cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon pieces.
  • Heat until cheese is melted about 5-10 minutes.

Notes

NOTE: If you need to make up the casserole ahead of time you can blanch the potatoes about 3 minutes and then place all the ingredients (except the final toppings) into a baking dish. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
 
NOTE: You can also drizzle the olive oil over the top of the casserole before baking, rather than adding it in with the other ingredients.
 
NOTE: Mixture is thick, not goopy or creamy. Don’t worry. Once all the cheese melts, it has a wonderful texture.
 
NOTE: You can make your own homemade Ranch Dressing mix if you need to. Here's the recipe.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 471mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 583IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 285mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bacon, casserole, cheese, gluten free, potatoes, side dish
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