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Picnic Potatoes Recipe

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We love potatoes, so I'm always searching for new ways to make them. I came up with this recipe as a change of pace from the usual baked potatoes. This dish travels well to a picnic or other gathering.

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Picnic Potatoes Recipe

Prep: 35 min. + chilling

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

8 to 10 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
1-1/2 cups prepared Hidden Valley® Ranch

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2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
Minced chives

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Transfer to a large bowl; mash (do not add milk, butter or seasoning). Stir in salad dressing. Add the cheese, salt, pepper and half of the bacon.
Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with chives and remaining bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Editor's Note: If a decorative edge is desired, spread all but 2 cups of the prepared potato mixture into baking dish. Using a pastry bag and large tip, pipe the reserved mixture around the edge of the dish.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 547 calories, 37 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 729 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Picnic Potatoes in Country Extra May 1995, p49

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Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2013 by bbentley

my family love it.

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2013 by sd20

Excellent! :-)

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by wac30

A big hit!!!

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2010 by lauriesmiles

My family LOVED these potatoes. I made according to the directions, no additions or ingredient changes. I marked as a favorite and will make them again for sure. A definite keeper! Thanks for sharing this!

Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2010 by KInlow

I catered a wedding rehersal dinner and wanted something special to serve other than plain potatoes. There were about 50 people at the dinner and I made two huge pans of these potatoes. I didn't come back with any! They were great and I had many, many compliments!

Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2010 by Sandi*S

Well another hit out of the park! My family of pickey eaters loved this one too. Though I didn't add the cheese, I told you they were pickey. :)