Crispy Ranch Fries

Ingredients

1 (26-ounce) bag frozen extra-crispy fast food fries
1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix, divided
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

Place fries in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix. Bake for 11 to 15 minutes, or until fries are lightly browned and crispy.

In a small bowl, combine ketchup, mayonnaise, and remaining ranch dressing mix. Serve with hot fries.

Hash Brown Potato Casserole

Ingredients

2 lb. frozen hash browns, thawed
1 stick butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 8 ounce package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pint sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cups crushed Ritz crackers

Directions

Cut butter into small slices. Combine all ingredients except crackers. Pour into casserole dish. Sprinkle crackers on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/2 hours.

**This recipe comes from Sharing Our Best: Girlfriends Unlimited, New Hope Church.**

(Easy) Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients

2 lbs. frozen hash browns

1-1/2 sticks of butter or margarine

2 cups milk

1 lb. Velveeta

Directions

Break up hash browns and put them in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Heat milk, butter, and Velveeta in a pan, stirring constantly until smooth. Pour cheese mixture over potatoes. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

I usually cut this recipe in half when I am making it for just our family.