Bacon Ranch Potato Casserole

Ranch Potato Casserole

8 large potatoes
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine
1 small bottle ranch dressing
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
7 or 8 slices of bacon
1/4 cup melted margarine or butter
1 cup crushed cornflakes

Peel or leave skins on potatoes. Wash and cut into chunks or wedges. Boil for 20 minutes in water or until tender. Do not overcook. Drain.

Put into a casserole with remaining ingredients, except bacon, and toss lightly.

Cook bacon until crisp. Cut into pieces and sprinkle bacon pieces on top.

Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine and add 1 cup crushed cornflakes to melted butter. Sprinkle on top of bacon. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.