Description
A delicious and hearty Loaded Bacon Ranch Potato Bake that combines crispy bacon, creamy ranch dressing, and cheesy potatoes for a comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes, diced
- 1 cup of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup of ranch dressing
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the diced potatoes, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder or onion powder to the potato mixture.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to substitute the bacon with turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Loaded Bacon Ranch Potato Bake, Potato Bake, Comfort Food, Cheesy Potatoes