Easy and Cheesy Ranch Baked Potatoes
I made these Easy & Cheesy Ranch Baked Potatoes for dinner today, and they were a huge success! Perfectly crispy on the exterior and bursting with flavor on the inside!
Yield: 12
Materials
- - 4 large russet potatoes
- - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- - 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits
- - 2 green onions thinly sliced
- - 1 tablespoon olive oil
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub potatoes thoroughly. Pat dry, then prick several times with a fork.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until tender.
- Cut a slit in the top of each potato and gently squeeze the sides to open slightly.
- Drizzle ranch dressing inside each potato, then sprinkle with shredded cheese and bacon bits.
- Return potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.