Description
Creamy cheesy ranch potatoes deliver ultimate comfort with bold southwestern flavors. Home cooks can savor this irresistible side dish that brings zesty ranch seasoning and melted cheese together in one mouthwatering potato celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 large russet potatoes (washed & chopped)
Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Dairy and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut potatoes into uniform, bite-sized cubes for even cooking.
- Transfer potato pieces to a spacious mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil, ensuring complete coating.
- Generously dust ranch seasoning over the oiled potatoes, tossing thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Arrange potatoes in a single, flat layer on the prepared baking sheet, creating space between pieces for optimal crispiness.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, and salt across the potato surface for enhanced seasoning.
- Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and roast for 20 minutes, allowing potatoes to steam and soften internally.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes, rotating the sheet midway to promote uniform golden-brown coloration.
- During the final 1-2 minutes, scatter shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes, returning to the oven until cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow cheese to set and potatoes to cool slightly.
- Plate immediately and savor the crispy, cheesy ranch-infused potatoes while warm.
Notes
- Customize ranch seasoning by making your own blend for a fresher, more personalized flavor profile.
- Cut potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like monterey jack or pepper jack for unique taste variations.
- Pat potatoes dry before seasoning to help achieve maximum crispiness and better oil absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg