In a large pot, cover the cubed potatoes with water. On medium to high heat boil the potatoes for 10 - 15 minutes just until tender.
Preheat the oven to 400°
Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Drain the grease, then crumble once cool.
In a medium bowl, mix the ranch, sour cream, garlic powder, creole seasoning, onion powder, salt and 1 cup of cheese.
Once the potatoes are just tender, drain the water off them and pour them into your large cast iron skillet or 9x9 baking dish.
Pour the dressing mixture over the potatoes and stir until fully coated. Add in a little more than half of the bacon into the mixture and stir until combined.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and spread the remaining cheese and bacon across the top and bake until the cheese is melted. This should take abut 5 more minutes.