Best 8 Easy Ranch Potatoes Recipes
Craving a comforting and flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with various main courses? Look no further than the classic and versatile dish known as "Easy Ranch Potatoes." These tender, crispy potatoes enveloped in a creamy and tangy ranch dressing are sure to tantalize your taste buds and become a family favorite. With a handful of simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can whip up this delectable dish in no time, whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
RANCH POTATOES
This is a basic mashed potato recipe with a ranch twist.
Provided by Erica
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Before mashing potatoes, add the cream cheese, salad dressing, cream and salt.
- Beat with a mixer until smooth. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 309.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
ORIGINAL RANCH ROASTED POTATOES
Red potatoes are tossed in oil and ranch seasoning and roasted until brown and crisp to make this effortless side dish.
Provided by Hidden Valley Ranch
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hidden Valley®
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Place potatoes in a 1-gallon-size Glad® Zipper Bag and add oil; seal bag. Toss to coat.
- Add Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix and toss again until coated. Bake in ungreased baking pan for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are brown and crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 26.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
QUICK RANCH POTATOES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 2-inch chunks. Put them into an Instant Pot® along with 3/4 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Lock the lid and set the lever to seal. Press "manual" and set for 10 minutes. When done, manually release the steam.
- Remove the lid, leaving the pot in "keep warm" mode. Start mashing the potatoes. Add the butter, cream cheese, milk and ranch powder. Mash again until the potatoes are smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper or more ranch. Thin with more milk if needed. Serve hot garnished with chopped chives. The potatoes will keep warm in the pot for up to 30 minutes.
CHEDDAR RANCH POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: red potatoes, ranch dressing, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh chives
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Snacks
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200˚C).
- Slice the potatoes in half, lengthwise, then slice each half lengthwise three times and across four times, to cube.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in chopped potatoes, cook 10 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and mix in ranch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer to a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until nicely browned.
- While still hot, mix in cheddar and chives.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 1 gram
RANCH POTATOES
"This golden crumb-topped casserole tastes like you spent hours preparing it, but actually it takes just minutes," informs Claire Darby from New Castle, Delaware. "I occasionally substitute creamy Italian dressing in place of ranch for a more robust flavor," she adds.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toss potatoes with dressing, salt and pepper. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts :
ORIGINAL RANCH ROASTED POTATOES
Hidden Valley's Ranch Roasted Potatoes recipe is pure goodness made in 3 simple steps. The delicious zesty flavor of this side pairs great with any meal!
Provided by Hidden Valley
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Place potatoes in a 1-gallon-size Glad® Zipper Bag and add oil; seal bag. Toss to coat.
- Add seasoning mix and toss again until coated. Bake in ungreased baking sheet for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are brown and crisp.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY RANCH POTATO SALAD
This is another pool party favorite. It is very easy and quick to make yet very flavorful and real tasty It is perfect for a hot summer day or any day for that matter. The recipe can be adapted to suit your individual tastes by making additions or deletions. Feel free to experiment with whatever you have on hand.
Provided by Guava Girl
Categories Potato
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine dressing mix with mayonnaise and water.
- You may also use the bottled Ranch dressing.
- in place of the Ranch mix, mayo,& water.
- Add potatoes, celery, bacon, and onions.
- Toss to coat.
- Chill.
CREAMY RANCHIFIED POTATOES
My daughter-in-law gave me this recipe, and over the years I have tweaked it to our tastes. It's so nice to come home from work to a hot, tasty potato dish that's ready to serve! You can use any cheese you'd like and also any leftover meats that you have-chicken, for one. -Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 6h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 6-8 hours. Top with cheese; stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 933mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for ranch potatoes because they have a high starch content, which helps them to become crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
- Cut the potatoes into even-sized pieces: This will help them to cook evenly.
- Soak the potatoes in water before cooking: This will help to remove excess starch and prevent the potatoes from sticking together.
- Season the potatoes with salt and pepper: This will help to enhance their flavor.
- Use a high-quality ranch dressing: The ranch dressing is the key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a dressing that is thick and creamy, and has a good balance of flavors.
- Cook the potatoes until they are golden brown and crispy: This will take about 20 minutes in a preheated oven.
- Serve the potatoes immediately: Ranch potatoes are best served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Ranch potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Whether you are serving them for a family dinner or a party, ranch potatoes are sure to be a hit.
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