Onion Hashbrown Bake (Printable Version)
A rich and cheesy potato bake made with French onion dip, topped with crunchy crackers and smoky bacon. Perfect comfort food for any meal.
# What You'll Need:
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2 cups crushed buttery crackers.
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8 slices cooked crispy bacon, crumbled.
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16 ounces creamy French onion dip.
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32 ounces thawed frozen hash browns.
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8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (white).
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10.5 ounces canned cream of chicken soup.
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2 teaspoons dried chopped onion.
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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1 teaspoon regular table salt.
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8 tablespoons butter, divided.
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 13x9 pan with butter.
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In a bowl, whisk together the dip, soup, 4 tablespoons of melted butter, salt, onions, and pepper.
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Add the hash browns, bacon bits, and cheese. Stir until it's evenly mixed.
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Spoon the potato blend into the greased pan and spread it out evenly.
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Melt the rest of the butter and mix it with the crushed crackers. Scatter over the top.
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Bake without a cover for about 50-60 minutes or until the top's golden brown and bubbly.
# Additional Notes:
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You can swap cream of chicken with cream of mushroom or celery.
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French onion dip can be swapped with sour cream mixed with onion soup powder.
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Use a blend of cheeses for a mix of flavors.
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Breadcrumbs or chips work great instead of crackers for the topping.