1cupof Buttermilkmay sub. 1 cup of milk + 2 tbsp vinegar
Salt to taste
Bacon Bitsfor topping
Shredded Cheddar Cheesefor topping
Green Onionschopped (for topping)
Instructions
Cook potatoes using your preferred method. (I like to use the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker.)
Slice each cooked and cooled potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers with a spoon (leaving about 1/4 inch inside the potato) and place insides of potato in a bowl.
Place potato skins on a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes.
Take your bowl of potatoes and add in cream cheese, butter, ranch dressing mix, buttermilk and salt.
Mix with a hand mixer or potato masher until smooth. You may need to add more buttermilk if the consistency is too dry.
Scoop potato mix into the skins, filling each one up, as shown.
Place potatoes back into the casserole dish and top with cheese, bacon, and green onions (or other desired toppings).
Broil for an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.