Stuffed Baked Potatoes

By Nanatimesthree

Ingredients

• 5 medium baking potatoes
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
• 1 tablespoon snipped chives
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Crumbled cooked bacon and chopped green onions for toppings

Preparation

Step 1

Bake potatoes at 400 for one hour or until tender. reduce heat to 375. Cut each potato in half lengthwise; scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell. In a large mixing bowl, beat the pulp with butter. Stir in 1 cup of cheese, sour cream, salad dressing mix, chives and garlic. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through. Top with bacon and green onions.