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Twice-Baked Ranch Potatoes

By: Janice Arnold

"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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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1 (1 ounce) package 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 18-20 minutes or until tender, turning several times. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and milk; beat in salad dressing mix. Add mashed potatoes; 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% powder for 8-9 minutes or until heated through.