Description
Hearty “cheesy garlic ranch potatoes” bring comfort and zest to your dinner table, blending creamy ranch seasoning with melted cheese. Crispy potato edges and rich flavors make this side dish a crowd-pleasing companion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light cooking spray for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- Thoroughly wash potatoes and dice them into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Mince garlic cloves finely, releasing their robust aromatic oils that will infuse the entire dish with intense flavor.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss potato cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, coating each piece completely for maximum seasoning.
- Spread seasoned potato cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded to achieve crispy edges and golden-brown surfaces.
- Roast potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through to promote even browning and prevent sticking.
- Remove potatoes from oven and immediately drizzle ranch dressing over the hot cubes, allowing the warm potatoes to absorb the creamy tangy sauce.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the dressed potatoes, returning them to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and green onions, adding a vibrant color and fresh herbaceous finish to the dish.
- Serve hot, directly from the baking sheet, allowing guests to enjoy the potatoes at their most crispy and flavorful moment.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor intensity, avoiding pre-minced versions that lack the robust aromatic punch.
- Cut potatoes into uniform cubes to guarantee even cooking and consistent crispy texture throughout the dish.
- Space potato pieces slightly apart on the baking sheet to prevent steaming and ensure golden-brown, crunchy edges.
- Experiment with alternative cheese options like monterey jack or pepper jack for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- For a lighter version, substitute ranch dressing with Greek yogurt mixed with dried herb seasoning to reduce calories.
- Enhance the dish’s nutrition by leaving potato skins on, which contain valuable fiber and additional nutrients.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a hot oven to maintain crispiness, avoiding microwave which can make potatoes soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg