Description
Irresistible cheesy bacon ranch potatoes bring savory comfort to your dinner table with crispy edges and creamy centers. Delightful potato goodness combines zesty ranch seasoning, melted cheese, and crisp bacon bits for a crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) cooked bacon, chopped
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) green onions, sliced
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Optional Topping:
- Sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 400°F (200°C), preparing for a culinary adventure with potato magic.
- Gently massage baby potatoes with olive oil and ranch seasoning, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly infused with tangy flavor and lightly seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Carefully arrange potato halves on a baking sheet, creating a single layer that allows each piece to crisp and roast evenly.
- Roast the potatoes in the heated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and tender interior that promises delightful texture.
- Once potatoes reach perfect crispness, generously cascade shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon across the hot surface, returning to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes to create a melted, luscious topping.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped green onions over the potatoes, adding a vibrant pop of color and subtle onion essence.
- Serve immediately, offering a dollop of cool sour cream on the side for those desiring an extra creamy complement to the rich, savory potatoes.
Notes
- Crisp the bacon separately before adding to the dish for maximum crunch and flavor intensity.
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a nutritious twist that adds natural sweetness and extra vitamins.
- Use turkey bacon or plant-based bacon alternatives to make the recipe lighter or suitable for different dietary preferences.
- Choose full-fat ranch seasoning mix for richer taste, or opt for a low-sodium version to control salt intake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg