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Easy Ham and Bacon Cheesy Potatoes

Easy Ham and Bacon Cheesy Potatoes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 lbs frozen diced hash brown potatoes thawed
  • 2 cups diced cooked ham
  • 8 strips bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese reserved from above
  • Extra crumbled bacon for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives or green onions chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish.
  3. Thaw hash brown potatoes completely and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Mixing
  1. In a very large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  2. Add the thawed hash browns, diced ham, crumbled bacon (reserving some for topping), and 1.5 cups of the shredded cheddar. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Baking
  1. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
  2. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until bubbly, golden on top, and heated through.
  3. Remove from oven and garnish with reserved crumbled bacon and fresh chives. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.