How to Make Twice-Baked Ranch Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Twice-baked potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. They are versatile and can be filled with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. If you're a fan of the creamy, tangy flavor of ranch dressing, then you are going to love this recipe for Twice-Baked Ranch Potatoes.

These potatoes are not your average side dish. They are loaded with cheese, bacon, and the bold flavor of ranch seasoning. The combination of fluffy potato filling and...

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Ingredients

  • 5 (5 ounce) baking potatoes
  • 4 ounces Neufchatel cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix
  • ½ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Scrub and dry potatoes, then prick several times with a fork and place on a microwave-safe plate. Heat in microwave on high until tender, 18 to 20 minutes; remove and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Combine Neufchatel cheese and milk in a small bowl; beat in salad dressing mix.
  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; remove pulp, leaving a thin potato skin shell. Mix pulp into cheese mixture and mash. Spoon mixture into potato shells; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Place two potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Heat in microwave on high until heated through and cheese is melted, 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    205 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 563mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 668mg