CHEESY RANCH POTATOES (2 WAYS)

WITH RANCH SALAD DRESSING

3 lbs. potatoes, diced (peeled, not peeled, russet, reds, whatever)
4 TBL butter

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 cups ranch dressing, to taste
1 1/2 cups grated cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Place the diced potatoes in a baking dish. Dot with butter. Season with salt & pepper, or whatever other seasoning you like. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 50-60 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender.

3. Add ranch dressing, garlic powder & shredded cheese.  Mix well but gentle to not break or mash potatoes. Cook in the oven un-covered for another 3-5 minutes, until cheese is melted & ranch is piping hot.

4. Serve immediately.

WITH RANCH MIX

3 large russet potatoes

3 TBL melted butter

3 TBL ranch seasoning mix

1 tsp garlic powder

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

salt & pepper to taste

1/2-1 cup sour cream (optional)

Cooked bacon crumbles (optional)

Chives (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400° F 

Place on lined baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick foil.

Wash and chop your potatoes into small bite size pieces.  Toss with butter, ranch mix, garlic pdw'r, s&p.

Spread in an even layer onto your baking sheet.

Cover the baking sheet with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown 

OPTION 1:Sprinkle the shredded cheese over top and place them back in the oven for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

OPTION 2:  If you want it creamy stir the cheese and sour cream with the potatoes.

Top with bacon and chives if you want.