Ranch Mashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, peeled,if desired,and cut into chunks (about 2 pounds)
1 envelope ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled or 2 tablespoons bacon bits (optional)

Preparation

In 3-quart saucepan, cover potatoes with water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are very tender; drain.
Return potatoes to saucepan; mash.
Stir in remaining ingredients.