Twice Baked Ranch Potatoes

These Twice Baked Ranch Potatoes are a perfect Whole30 compliant side dish thats creamy, flavorful, and loaded with the goodness of ranch seasoning. They make a great addition to any meal

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon optional
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Set the oven temperature to 400F 200C

After giving the potatoes a good wash and scrub, prick them all over with a fork

After giving the potatoes a quick oil rub, put them on a baking sheet

Bake for 4560 minutes, or until a fork inserted into them comes out tender, in a preheated oven

After taking the potatoes out of the oven, allow them to cool slightly

Remove the potato tops and remove the flesh, leaving a thin layer of flesh inside the skin

Mash the potato flesh until its smooth and creamy in a bowl with almond milk and ranch seasoning

Add half of the crumbled bacon if using and chopped chives

To taste, add salt and pepper for seasoning

Re-spoon the mixture of mashed potatoes into the potato skins

Reposition the filled potatoes onto the baking sheet and bake for a further 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are thoroughly heated and have begun to crisp up on top

If desired, garnish with additional crumbled bacon and the remaining chives

Serve your Twice Baked Ranch Potatoes as a tasty side dish that complies with Whole30