Description
Cheesy Ranch Oven Roasted Potatoes deliver crispy potato perfection straight from your kitchen. Creamy ranch seasoning and melted cheese make this simple side dish a total crowd-pleaser your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs red potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Thoroughly rinse 2 lbs of red potatoes under cool water, then dice them into uniform 1-inch cubes.
- Transfer potato cubes to a spacious mixing bowl and generously drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over them.
- Sprinkle the entire packet of ranch seasoning mix, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper across the potatoes.
- Gently toss the potatoes until every cube gets completely coated with seasoning and oil.
- Arrange the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they’re not overcrowded.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, using a spatula to stir the potatoes halfway through cooking.
- Check that potato edges are golden brown and the exterior looks crispy and caramelized.
- Pull the baking sheet out and immediately shower 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the hot potatoes.
- Return the pan to the 425°F oven for an extra 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese perfectly.
- Remove from the oven and let the potatoes rest for 2 minutes to settle their flavors.
- Garnish with 2 tbsp freshly chopped chives for a bright, fresh finish before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy potatoes, pat the cubes completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to remove excess moisture.
- Make sure potatoes are spread in a single layer without overcrowding to ensure even browning and crisp edges.
- Use fresh ranch seasoning mix for the most robust flavor and avoid pre-used packets that might have lost potency.
- For a lighter version, swap regular cheddar with reduced-fat cheese and use less olive oil while still maintaining great taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-33 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 512 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg