Made as written using the cubed hashbrowns and these were really good. I thought the ranch might overpower but it didn't whatsoever. There is just the right amount of bacon so that you taste the smokiness in each bite yet it isn't overpowering either. I didn't see the footnotes until after I made this but I agree with the recipe submitter and will use shredded hashbrowns next time. I think ham would also work well in this recipe. Definitely a keeper!