Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potato Stuffing Recipes

CHEESY BACON RANCH POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In baking dish, stir sauce mix (from potato mix box), ranch dressing mix, boiling water and butter with whisk just until butter melts. Stir in milk, half-and-half and potatoes (from potato mix box).
• Bake 15 minutes; stir. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and potatoes are tender. Stir in sour cream; top with bacon and green onions.

CHEESY BACON RANCH POTATO STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. On an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, bake cubed rolls until toasted, 7-10 minutes. Meanwhile, stir dressing mix into mashed potatoes., Fold in 2 cups cubed rolls, celery, mushrooms and bacon. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with remaining cubed rolls. Place baking dish on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted and top is golden brown, 5-10 minutes longer. If desired, top with green onions.

CHEESY RANCH-BACON STUFFED POTATOES

Steps:

• Set oven to 400°F.
• Place the potatoes on a baking sheet; bake for about 1 hour or until potatoes are tender; cool about 20-30 minutes (or until cool enough to handle).
• Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, then carefully scoop out the pulp (leave about 1/4-inch thick shell place the pulp in a large bowl.
• Using an electric mixer beat the potato pulp with cream cheese, sour cream, dry Ranch dressing mix and butter until smooth.
• Add in the bacon bits, both cheeses; mix to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Evenly divide the mixture between the four potato shells.
• Sprinkle tops with Parmesan cheese (any amount desired).
• At this point you can cover and chill until ready to bake.
• Bake the potatoes in a 350°F oven for about 15-20 minutes (if you have prepared and chilled the potatoes before hand you will have to bake a little longer to heat them).

SLOW COOKER CHEESY BACON RANCH POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook the bacon until it is just done but not too crisp.
• Line your slow cooker with aluminum foil. Leave enough to over hang so that you can wrap the potatoes on the top once in the slow cooker.
• Spray the inside of the foil with cooking spray and layer half of the potatoes along the bottom. Next layer with half of the bacon, green onions, onion, ranch packet and top with cheese. Repeat the layers and top with cheese reserving ½ cup.
• Cover the potatoes with remaining foil. This helps them to steam and cook perfectly. Cook on low for 4-6 hours in your slow cooker. Once finished, top with remaining ½ cup cheese and let melt on the top.
• Garnish with fresh green onions if desired.

CHEESY BACON RANCH POTATO FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 2 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Spray with cooking spray.
• Add cut potatoes to medium bowl. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with ranch dip mix. Add jalapeño chile; stir until evenly coated. Place equal amount of mixture on center of each sheet of foil. Evenly sprinkle with bacon.
• Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
• Place packs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 minutes. Rotate packs 1/2 turn; cook 12 to 14 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Remove packs from grill, cut large X across top of each pack. Carefully fold back foil, and sprinkle potatoes with cheese. If desired, garnish with sliced jalapeño chile.

BACON CHEDDAR RANCH STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut each potato in half lengthwise; scoop out the pulp into a large mixing bowl, leaving a thin shell.
• Stir butter into the pulp.
• Stir in all the other ingredients until evenly distributed.
• Spoon into potato shells.
• Place on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through.