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Cheesy Ranch Potatoes Recipe

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Cheesy Ranch Potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish perfect for any dinner. Cubed potatoes are boiled until tender, then mixed with a creamy ranch dressing, sour cream, and seasonings. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon, this dish is baked until bubbly and golden, making a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful accompaniment to your meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 3 Large Potatoes, cubed into 1/2 inch pieces (about 2 pounds total; Russet, red, or Yukon gold)

Cheese and Dressing

  • 1 Cup Ranch Dressing
  • 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (divided)

Seasonings

  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Paprika

Bacon

  • 6 Slices Bacon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to get it ready for baking the potatoes later.
  2. Boil the potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-high and cook 8-10 minutes until just tender but not falling apart.
  3. Prepare ranch mixture: While potatoes boil, whisk together ranch dressing, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese in a medium bowl until well combined.
  4. Drain and combine potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes and transfer them to a large cast iron skillet or a 9x9 inch baking dish. Pour the ranch dressing mixture over the potatoes and gently stir to coat evenly.
  5. Bake the potato mixture: Place the skillet or dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until the mixture is hot and bubbly.
  6. Cook the bacon: While the potatoes bake, cook the bacon slices in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat, then crumble once cool enough to handle.
  7. Add topping and finish baking: Remove the potatoes from the oven, sprinkle the crumbled bacon and the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Return to the oven for an additional 3 minutes until the cheese melts and everything is heated through.

Notes

  • You will want about 2 pounds of potatoes total for this recipe. Russet, red, or Yukon gold potatoes all work great.
  • Use a cast iron skillet or a 9x9 inch baking dish to bake the potatoes evenly.
  • For crispier bacon, cook it ahead and crumble just before adding to the potatoes.
  • If you prefer, you can adjust seasoning amounts to taste, especially salt and spices.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/cheesy-ranch-potatoes-recipe/