Potatoes are a versatile and beloved ingredient that can be transformed into countless delicious dishes. Today, we’ll be exploring a recipe that takes ordinary potatoes to a whole new level of goodness: Cheesy Ranch Potatoes. With the addition of tangy ranch dressing, creamy sour cream, savory bacon, and a generous amount of melted cheese, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Let’s dive into the recipe and discover how to create this irresistible treat.
The Cheesy Ranch Potatoes recipe is a wonderful way to elevate humble potatoes into a crowd-pleasing delight. With its creamy texture, savory flavors, and indulgent cheesy goodness, this dish is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re serving it as a side at a family gathering or enjoying it as a comforting meal on a cozy evening, these potatoes are sure to impress. Give this recipe a try, and get ready to savor the irresistible combination of flavors in each delicious bite.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups ranch dressing
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups grated Colby Jack cheese
- 5 strips of bacon, cooked and diced
Instructions
Prepare the Potatoes:
Start by washing the potatoes thoroughly. Peel them if desired, or leave the skin on for added texture and flavor. Dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes, ensuring they are all roughly the same size for even cooking.
Cook the Potatoes:
Place the diced potatoes in a large pan and fill it with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 2 inches. Add the salt to the water and potatoes, which will enhance their flavor. Set the pan over high heat and bring the water to a boil. Cook the potatoes for approximately 20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
Prepare the Remaining Ingredients:
While the potatoes are cooking, it’s time to prepare the other components of this delicious dish. Cook the bacon until crispy, then dice it into small pieces. Grate the cheese, and in a separate bowl, combine the ranch dressing and sour cream, mixing well until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Cheesy Ranch Potatoes:
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and return them to the same pan. Add the cooked bacon, grated cheese, and the ranch dressing and sour cream mixture into the pan with the potatoes. Gently mix everything together, ensuring that the potatoes are evenly coated with the sauce and the other ingredients are distributed throughout.
Bake the Dish:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer the potato mixture into a 9×13 baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the top becomes slightly browned and bubbly.
Serve and Enjoy:
Once the Cheesy Ranch Potatoes are cooked to perfection, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve the dish as a delightful side or even as a standalone meal. The combination of creamy ranch, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and tender potatoes will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 ½ cups ranch dressing
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 2 cups grated Colby Jack cheese
- 5 strips of bacon cooked and diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Start by washing the potatoes thoroughly. Peel them if desired, or leave the skin on for added texture and flavor. Dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes, ensuring they are all roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the diced potatoes in a large pan and fill it with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 2 inches. Add the salt to the water and potatoes, which will enhance their flavor. Set the pan over high heat and bring the water to a boil. Cook the potatoes for approximately 20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
- Prepare the Remaining Ingredients: While the potatoes are cooking, it's time to prepare the other components of this delicious dish. Cook the bacon until crispy, then dice it into small pieces. Grate the cheese, and in a separate bowl, combine the ranch dressing and sour cream, mixing well until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Cheesy Ranch Potatoes: Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and return them to the same pan. Add the cooked bacon, grated cheese, and the ranch dressing and sour cream mixture into the pan with the potatoes. Gently mix everything together, ensuring that the potatoes are evenly coated with the sauce and the other ingredients are distributed throughout.
- Bake the Dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer the potato mixture into a 9x13 baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the top becomes slightly browned and bubbly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the Cheesy Ranch Potatoes are cooked to perfection, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve the dish as a delightful side or even as a standalone meal. The combination of creamy ranch, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and tender potatoes will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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