Cheesy Ranch Potato Bake

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 4 pounds potatoes, cut into 1/4-1/2 -inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
• 8-ounces Colby-Jack cheese, shredded
• 8-ounces Ranch dressing
• 1/2 pound bacon, cut into small pieces and cooked

Preparation

Step 1

1.
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2.
Put the potatoes in the baking dish.
Sprinkle on the chili powder, salt and pepper.
Mix lightly.
Top with the small cubes of butter.

3.
Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender.

4.
Remove the potatoes and sprinkle on the cooked bacon.
Cover evenly with the ranch dressing, then top with the shredded cheese.
Return to the oven and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes.