Texas Taters

5 large or 6 smaller russet taters
1 full recipe Ranch Dressing (buttermilk recipe)
1 bunch chives, minced (or sliced green onions)
3/4 cup bacon crumbs
Canola oil (or olive oil)
Chipotle powder
Salt
Pepper

1. Wash but do not peel ‘taters
2. dice into 1 in cubes, transfer to cold water
3. rinse and completely dry the cubes
4. toss the cubes with salt, pepper, a little chipotle powder and oil to coat.
5. Roast in a single layer at 425, turning once, until golden brown
6. Toss warm cubes with ranch dressing, bacon and chives and serve warm.