Description
These oven-baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes are crispy, flavorful, and loaded with melted cheddar cheese. With just a few simple ingredients like russet potatoes, ranch seasoning, and olive oil, this easy side dish is perfect for steak, chicken, BBQ, or seafood!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large russet potatoes (washed & chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick foil.
- Chop potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, then mix in ranch seasoning.
- Spread potatoes in an even layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top and bake for 1-2 more minutes, until melted.
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- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Extra Crispiness? Broil for 2-3 minutes after adding the cheese.
- Spicy Kick: Add paprika or cayenne pepper for a little heat.
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- Make It a Meal: Toss in cooked bacon bits or serve with sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg