Bacon Ranch Potato Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 -3 lbs russet potatoes
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup prepared ranch dressing
2 dill pickles, chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 tablespoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper (a few turns of a pepper grinder is good)
1 tablespoon dried chives

Preparation

Quarter and chop potatoes. Rinse thoroughly and place in a large pot. Add enough water to cover, 1/2 of the salt and bring to a boil, cooking until tender. Drain thouroughly.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mayonaise, ranch dressing, bacon, chives and remaining salt and the pepper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, place potatoes, eggs, and pickles. Add dressing mixture and gently mix until potatoes are coated and ingredients are well mixed. Chill or enjoy warm.