Roasted Ranch Potatoes

2 pounds potatoes (unpeeled, washed and cut into chunks)

1/2 cup ranch dressing (bottled, not packet)

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus 1/4 cup more for topping

1/4 cup crumbled, cooked bacon or real bacon pieces from jar

1 tablespoon dried dill weed

3 scallions, washed and chopped

Salt

Pepper

Sour Cream (optional)

Non-stick cooking spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Add (in a large bowl) the ranch dressing, dill, cheese and bacon. Add in the potatoes. Sprinkle in a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat potatoes.

Spoon into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover with foil.

Bake for 60 minutes. Stir gently halfway through to get the bottom potatoes rotated so they don't become burnt and to ensure that the middle and top potatoes get a chance to brown.

Remove foil. Raise oven temperature to 400 degrees. Gently stir again, as necessary.

Bake for an additional 15 minutes, then sprinkle with additional cheese. Bake a few more minutes or until everything is gooey, browned and bubbly on top.

Serve with scallions sprinkled on top for garnish.

Great with a dollop of sour cream.