Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 pounds red potatoes (halved)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 strips bacon (cooked and chopped)
  • Parsley for garnish (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet by greasing with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and boil potatoes until tender, around 10 minutes.
  • Place potato halves on prepared baking sheet. Using a fork or potato masher, smash each potato flat.
  • In a small bowl, combine butter and ranch dressing mix. Spread the butter mixture over the top of the smashed potatoes.
  • Bake potatoes for 15 minutes, the remove from oven and sprinkle cheese and chopped bacon over the top. Place potatoes back into the oven and bake for another 5 minutes.
  • Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve with chopped parsley as a garnish (optional).