Chicken and Bacon Hash Brown Casserole
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix
- 1 (30-ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 8 slices bacon, chopped and cooked
- sliced green onion, for garnish
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 1½-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup Cheddar and next 4 ingredients until well combined; stir in hash browns, chicken, and two-thirds of bacon. Spoon mixture into prepared pan.
Bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and remaining bacon; bake 20 minutes more or until golden brown and bubbly. Garnish with green onion, if desired.