CHEESY RANCH-BACON STUFFED POTATOES

Cheesy Ranch-Bacon Stuffed Potatoes image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 potatoes

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large russet baking potatoes
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream (can use more)
1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix, hidden valley preferred (use only half)
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.5, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 86.2, Sodium 275.3, Carbohydrate 67.2, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 17.2