Cheesy Ranch Potato Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs southern style hash browns
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (1 1/8 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
2 tablespoons dried onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese, divided
1/2 cup melted butter, divided
1 cup crushed cracker

Preparation

Set aside 1/2 cup of the shredded Colby-jack cheese; stir togther 1/4 cup of the melted butter and the crushed crackers in a small bowl; set this aside also.
Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
Turn potatoes into a lightly greased 9x13\" baking pan; top with reserved cheese, and buttered crushed crackers.
Bake, uncovered, at 375\u00b0 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.