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STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

• 5 medium baking potatoes
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 2 cups (8 ounces) 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
  
  

1. Bake potatoes for 1 hour or until tender. Reduce heat to 375 degrees.

2. Cut each potato in half lengthwise: scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell.

3. In large mixing bowl, beat the pulp with butter. Stir in 1 cup cheese, sour cream,
salad dressing mix, chives and garlic.

4. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

5. Place on baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.

6. Top with bacon and green onions

Yield: 10 servings