Bacon-Ranch Twice-Baked Potatoes

Green Beans and Garlic Knots
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Ingredients

  • 2 large russet potatoes
  • ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp butter, softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp Ranch dressing mix
  • ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet. Rub with oil, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake 1 hour or until potatoes are very tender. Cool slightly.
  2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels.
  3. Cut top one-third off each potato; scoop potato pulp into bowl leaving ¼-inch-thick shells. Add half of bacon, butter, sour cream, dressing mix, and ½ cup cheese to pulp; stir until combined.
  4. Spoon potato mixture into potato shells; return potatoes to baking sheet, and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with remaining bacon.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 (5-count) can refrigerated biscuits
  • ½ (15-oz) pkg frozen green beans

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir together butter, garlic powder, and oregano.
  2. Cut each biscuit in half, and roll each piece into a 5-inch rope. Tie each rope into a knot, tucking ends under; place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with butter mixture.
  3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Heat green beans according to package directions.

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