Bacon Cheddar Ranch Hash Brown Bake
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Hash Brown Bake delivers creamy, cheesy potatoes with smoky bacon and a tangy ranch kick, finished with crisp edges for contrast. It’s a rich, comforting side that pairs perfectly with grilled meats or holiday roasts and shines at potlucks or game-day spreads.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon Cheddar Ranch Hash Brown Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine hash browns, sour cream, 1 cup Cheddar, bacon, and ranch mix until evenly mixed. Spread the mixture in the prepared pan and cover with aluminum foil.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining Cheddar evenly over the potatoes. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned at the edges, about 15 more minutes.
- Calories 453.49 kcal High 23%
- Protein 18.11 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 27.0 g 10%
- Total Fat 29.14 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 19.34 g High 97%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.01 mg High 32%
- Sodium 506.7 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 2.77 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 3.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 485.33 mg Good Source 37%
- Iron 0.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 452.21 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 163.96 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Hash Brown Bake is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Fully Cooked Bacon, Hash Brown, and Ranch Dressing Mix. Each serving provides about 453.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon Cheddar Ranch Hash Brown Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Fully Cooked Bacon, Hash Brown, Ranch Dressing Mix, Shredded Cheese. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon Cheddar Ranch Hash Brown Bake?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 453.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon Cheddar Ranch Hash Brown Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Bacon Cheddar Ranch Hash Brown Bake healthy?
- Bacon Cheddar Ranch Hash Brown Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 453.49 calories and 18.11 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 506.7 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.34 g (97% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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