Ranch Potatoes

Co-worker shared this recipe with me. Haven't tried it yet but she says it's wonderful so it's here for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 1 dish

Ingredients

• 8 -10  medium potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2 in cubes
• 1 (10 ounce) can  cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 1⁄4 cups milk
• 1 (16 ounce) envelope  ranch dressing mix
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded cheddar cheese, divided
•  salt & pepper
• 6  slices bacon, cooked & crumbled

Directions

1. Add the potatoes to a saucepan, add water to cover.
2. Bring potatoes to a boil, approximately 10-12 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain potatoes.
4. Place drained potatoes into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
5. In a bowl, mix together the soup, milk, salad dressing mix, 1 cup cheese, salt & pepper to taste, pour over potatoes.
6. Sprinkle crumbled bacon & the remaining cheese over potatoes.
7. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.