Description
Cheesy Ranch Oven Roasted Potatoes are a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish featuring tender baby potatoes roasted to perfection with a zesty ranch seasoning and topped with melted cheddar cheese. This recipe delivers a delicious combination of crispy edges, creamy centers, and savory cheese, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired for easier cleanup.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to create a seasoning mixture.
- Coat Potatoes: Add the halved baby potatoes to the mixing bowl and toss them until they are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange Potatoes: Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast Potatoes: Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, turning them halfway through for even cooking.
- Add Cheese: After 25 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes.
- Finish Baking: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Once done, remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool for a couple of minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh chives if desired.
Notes
- For easier cleanup, line the baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- You can use any type of small potatoes like red or yellow baby potatoes.
- If you prefer spicier potatoes, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the seasoning mix.
- The recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Fresh chives add a nice color and flavor contrast but are optional.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: oven roasted potatoes, cheesy potatoes, ranch seasoning, side dish, easy potato recipe, cheddar cheese potatoes
