Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

​Ingredients

• 2 lbs petite red potatoes, diced into bite size chunks (about 1-inch)
• 2/3 cup Ranch Dressing
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• Salt and pepper (optional)

​Directions

1. Cook potatoes in boiling water: Add potatoes to a pot. Add enough water to cover potatoes by about 2-inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce heat to medium and allow to boil until potatoes are fully tender, about 10 minutes. 
2. Drain potatoes: Carefully pour potatoes into a colander to drain. Set aside to cool (to speed cool them run them under cold water until cool).
3. Toss potatoes with dressing, and mix-ins: Pour cooled potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add in ranch, cheddar, bacon and green onions, toss to coat. 
4. Season as desired: season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve or cover and chill up to 1 day (if you like the bacon crispy wait to add it until ready to serve).

Recipe Notes

1. You can set aside a few tablespoons of the bacon and green onions for garnish if desired