Picnic Potatoes
["8 to 10 medium potatoes", "1 1/2 c. prepared ranch salad dressing", "2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese", "1/8 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "1/2 lb. bacon (cooked and crumbled and divided)", "Chopped fresh chives"]
["Peel and quarter potatoes;", "place in a large saucepan or kettle and cover with water.", "Bring to a boil;", "cook until tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl;", "mash (do not add milk, butter or seasoning).", "Add salad dressing and mix well.", "Add cheese, salt, pepper and half of the bacon.", "Spread evenly into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.", "Sprinkle with chives and remaining bacon.", "Bake uncovered, at 350\u00b0F. for 20 minutes."]
["potatoes", "salad dressing", "cheddar cheese", "salt", "pepper", "bacon", "fresh chives"]