Stuffed Baked Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 medium baking potatoes
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup sour cream
1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
1 tablespoon snipped chives
1 garlic clove, minced
crumbled cooked bacon
chopped green onion

Preparation

Bake potatoes at 400\u00b0 for 1 hour or until tender.
Reduce heat to 375\u00b0.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise; scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the pulp with butter.
Stir in 1 cup of cheese, sour cream, salad dressing mix, chives and garlic.
Spoon into potato shells.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Top with bacon and green onions.