Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9x13 baking dish thoroughly with nonstick spray.

Step 2

Using a very large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Ranch seasoning until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 3

Then stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and about half of the chopped bacon. Stir in the hash brown potatoes.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, spread into an even layer.

Step 5

Bake the casserole, covered, for 40 minutes.

Step 6

Remove it from the oven and sprinkle on the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese and the remaining bacon.

Step 7

Return the casserole to the oven to continue baking, uncovered, for another 10 minutes.

Step 8

Serve and enjoy!