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Au Gratin Ranch Potatoes

Name: Au Gratin Ranch Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 205 min
Total time: 220 min
Ingredients: 1 32 oz bag frozen hash brown potatoes ({still frozen}); 1 16 oz container sour cream; 1 10 3/4 oz can cream of onion soup; 1 0.4 oz dry buttermilk dressing mix; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 medium green onions (chopped); 6 Tbsp butter (melted and divided); 2 cups grated white cheddar cheese (divided); 1 1/2 cups crushed ranch flavored potato chips

February 16, 2012 by Melissa 33 Comments

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Hash brown casseroles like these Au Gratin Ranch Potatoes are potluck classics here in the South. This recipe features Southern style hash brown potatoes smothered with a creamy Ranch dressing sauce and loads of cheese. To take it over the top, it's finished with crushed Ranch flavored potato chips. This potato casserole is easy to make and even easier to eat.

Easy Au Gratin Ranch Potatoes Recipe

Casseroles side dishes are always a hit and you can count on several different varieties showing up at just about any church, family or office potluck gathering. The potato casserole I recall seeing most often at the church potlucks I attended as a little girl was made with hash brown potatoes. Sometimes they were shredded, sometimes cubed as in this recipe. How do you may Au Gratin Ranch Potatoes? In a large mixing bowl use a large spoon to mix together the hash browns, green onions, shredded cheese, Ranch salad dressing mix, sour cream, cream of onion soup, black pepper and melted butter. Spread evenly into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish, then top with reserved white cheddar cheese and crushed potato chips. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 25 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender the the top is golden. Let stand for a few minutes then enjoy.

How to Make the Best Au Gratin Ranch Potatoes Recipe

The prep time needed for these au gratin potatoes is about as minimal as it gets. The topping is what sets my casserole apart from other corn flake topped potato casseroles. This dish is the epitome of go big or go home.

Ingredients you'll need to make homemade Au Gratin Ranch Potatoes: Frozen Southern style hash browns (i.e. Oneida cubed hash browns), sour cream, condensed cream of onion soup, dry Ranch salad dressing mix, black pepper, melted butter, green onions, shredded white cheddar cheese and crush Ranch flavored potato chips.
Kitchen tools you'll need: A large bowl, large rubber spatula or spoon for stirring, measuring cups and spoons, cheese grater, sharp knife and cutting board.
The hash browns don't have to be thawed for this recipe. Simply mix together and bake.
You can fully assemble these potatoes one day in advance, cover and chill in the refrigerator. When doing so, wait to top with the potato chips just before baking.
When I refer to Southern style hash browns, I mean cubed, not shredded hash browns. You can use Oneida or a similar private label brand that you already enjoy in the same amount.
I used sharp white cheddar cheese for this potato casserole. You can, of course, use classic yellow cheddar, colby jack, colby, Gruyere or any variety of cheese that you enjoy.
When baking, check the topping for the ranch potatoes around 50-60 minutes to make sure they aren't over browning. If needed, lay a piece of foil on top.
You can keep Au Gratin Ranch Potatoes chilled in the refrigerator for up tp 4 days. Reheat in single servings in the microwave.
You can also reheat leftovers in a preheated 350°F oven just until heated through.

More Easy Potato Recipes to Make

There's nothing like a rich and decadent potato casserole to complement steak, chicken pork and beyond. More potato recipes you may also like to try:

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This Ham and Hash Brown Casserole is a brunch favorite.
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Loaded Scalloped Potatoes for the bacon lovers in your life.
Twice Baked Smashed Potatoes is a make ahead dish that works especially well for entertaining.
Cheddar and Ham Au Gratin Potatoes is a spectacular way to use up leftover ham.
Roasted Purple Potatoes from Yellow Bliss Road

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