Bacon-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Description
A fair combination of real bacon and mashed potatoes is made with real cheese and eaten as a side dish. You can make the mashed potatoes tangier with the Italian seasoning, as it simply keeps a red-hot, golden aroma with the vegetables.

Ingredients

 * 20 lbs. potatoes, unpeeled and quartered
 * 8 cups ranch salad dressing
 * 5 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
 * 9 tsp. garlic powder
 * 3 tsp. salt, iodized or rock only
 * 5 tsp. pepper, black only
 * 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning, optional
 * 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
 * 3 tablespoons cheese sauce, if desired for drizzling

Directions

 * 1) Cover potatoes with water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce to medium heat.
 * 2) Cook 20 minutes or until tender.
 * 3) Drain and mash potatoes. Add ranch dressing, bacon, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (optional).
 * 4) Beat until fluffy. Mix with cheese.
 * 5) Serve hot and plain or with other vegetables, side dishes, or main dishes. Drizzle with the cheese sauce, if desired.