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Twice-Baked Ranch Potatoes Recipe

In Gansevoort, New York, Janice Arnold makes the most of leftover mashed potatoes to create these creamy stuffed potatoes. "You can enjoy two and store the other two in the freezer," she explains. "They warm up nicely in the microwave."

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Twice-Baked Ranch Potatoes Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + freezing Cook: 30 min. + standing

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes (about 2-1/4 pounds)
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix
1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 13-15 minutes or until tender, turning several times. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cream cheese and milk until smooth; beat in salad dressing mix. Add mashed potatoes and mix well.
Cut a thin slice from the top of each potato; scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. Add pulp to the cream cheese mixture and mash. Spoon into potato shells. Top with cheese.
Place two potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes or until heated through. Place remaining potatoes on a baking sheet. Freeze overnight or until thoroughly frozen; transfer to a freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months.
To use frozen potatoes: Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 8-9 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 511 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 1,753 mg sodium, 92 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Twice-Baked Ranch Potatoes in Quick Cooking July/August 2002, p45

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Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2012 by worshiplady

<p>I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of flavor this simple recipe had.It was delicious and will definitely make it again. I doubled the recipe to freeze the other part,so can't wait for an easy freezer cooking side. I will also say I did not microwave them, but baked them at 350 for 20 minutes and plan to reheat them the sameway in the oven.</p>