Potato Cups

Ingredients:

• 26oz bag frozen hash browns, thawed and dried
• 3 TBSP sour cream
• 4 TBSP mayonnaise
• 1 packet ranch seasoning
• Pepper to taste
• 7 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 an onion, diced
• Sour cream and green onions for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Hash Brown Mixture:
   1. In a large bowl, combine the thawed and dried hash browns, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning packet, pepper, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced onion.
   2. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Fill Muffin Pans:
   1. Grease two muffin pans.
   2. Spoon the hash brown mixture into each cup of the muffin pans, filling them right up to the edge or a little lower.
   3. Ensure not to overfill.
4. Bake:
   1. Place the filled muffin pans in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the potato cups are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
5. Check for Doneness:
   1. To check if the potato cups are done, they should come out easily with a spoon.
   2. If not, place the pans on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for a bit longer.
6. Serve:
   1. Once done, remove the potato cups from the oven.
   2. Top with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with chopped green onions.
   3. Serve and enjoy!
   4. These Potato Cups make for a delightful and flavorful snack or side dish, perfect for any occasion!