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Cheesy ranch potatoes with golden crispy edges and gooey melted cheddar cheese pull. Perfect homemade side dish full of ranch flavor.

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes

Crispy, golden cheesy ranch potatoes roasted with ranch seasoning and topped with melted cheddar for the ultimate side dish everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil Helps crisp the potatoes
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Ranch seasoning mix Hidden Valley recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Adds depth of flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika For color and flavor
  • 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese Shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 4 strips Bacon Cooked and crumbled (optional)
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish
  • Sour cream For serving

Equipment

  • 1 Large baking sheet Line with parchment paper for easy cleanup
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For tossing potatoes with oil and seasoning
  • 1 Sharp knife For uniform cutting
  • 1 Paper towels To dry potatoes completely
  • 1 Cheese Grater For fresh shredded cheese

Method
 

  1. Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Soak 15 min in cold water, then pat dry.
  3. Toss with oil, ranch mix, garlic, pepper, paprika.
  4. Spread on sheet, bake at 425°F for 35–40 min.
  5. Sprinkle cheddar and Parmesan over hot potatoes.
  6. Broil 1–2 min until bubbly and golden.
  7. Sprinkle cooked bacon and parsley on top.
  8. Plate and serve with sour cream on the side.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.