Best 14 Ranch Mashed Potatoes For Two Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of creamy and flavorful "Ranch Mashed Potatoes for Two"! This delightful side dish is guaranteed to elevate your culinary experience with its zesty ranch dressing twist. As you embark on this culinary journey, we'll guide you through a simple yet delectable recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. With just a handful of ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you'll be whipping up a creamy, tangy, and irresistible mashed potato dish that perfectly complements any main course. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this flavorful adventure together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY RANCH MASHED POTATOES



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Take mashed potatoes to the next level with zesty Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning. Our easy ranch mashed potatoes recipe is the perfect gluten-free side dish.

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs. Idaho potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix Shaker
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in large pan with water over high heat and boil until tender but still firm, about 15-20 minutes. Heat butter and half-and-half in saucepan over low heat until combined. Drain potatoes and place in mixer with butter sauce. Add dressing mix and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts :

RANCH MASHED POTATOES



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Surprise your guests with the creamiest, most flavorful mashed potatoes ever.

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup sour cream
1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer, uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes fall apart when pierced with fork. Drain potatoes in a colander and return potatoes to the pot. Mash potatoes until smooth. Stir in Ranch seasoning and sour cream. Serve immediately.

ORIGINAL RANCH MASHED POTATOES



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Tender Idaho potatoes are blended with a creamy, spicy butter sauce for a delicious variation on a classic side dish.

Provided by Hidden Valley Ranch

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hidden Valley®

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds peeled Idaho potatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons butter, softened
⅓ cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
1 pinch Salt to taste
1 pinch Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in large pan with water over high heat and boil until tender but still firm, about 15-20 minutes. Heat butter, half-and-half and peppers in saucepan over low heat until combined. Drain potatoes and place in mixer with butter sauce. Add dressing mix and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 175.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

ORIGINAL RANCH® MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon (7 ounces) canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
3 tablespoons butter, softened
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in large pan with water over high heat and boil until tender but still firm, about 15-20 minutes. Heat butter, half-and-half and peppers in saucepan over low heat until combined. Drain potatoes and place in mixer with butter sauce. Add dressing mix and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

RANCH MASHED POTATOES FOR TWO



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Very easy to make mashed potatoes for two. This recipe is great for a beginner. Serve with butter.

Provided by Christina Vance

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
½ (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Add potatoes, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Beat potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in dressing mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 2379.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CREAMY RANCH MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 10 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups milk
¾ cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (1 oz) ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix (milk recipe)
1 cup sour cream
1 box (7.2 oz) Betty Crocker® homestyle creamy butter mashed potatoes
4 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • 1.) In 3-quart saucepan, heat milk, water and butter to boiling. Stir in ranch dressing mix and sour cream; beat until smooth. Stir in 3 slices of the bacon and both pouches of potatoes just until moistened; let stand 1 minute. Stir with fork until smooth.
  • 2.) Spoon potatoes into serving dish. Top with remaining crumbled bacon and the green onions.
  • * Make potatoes your way! Toss in your favorite shredded cheese.

RANCH MASHED POTATOES



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Take your mashed potatoes game to the next level with our Ranch Mashed Potatoes recipe. The delicious Ranch Mashed Potatoes made with creamy ranch dressing will be a hit amongst kids and adults alike! Plate it up alongside nearly any protein and vegetable.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb. baking potatoes (about 3), peeled, cut into chunks
1 cup small fresh cauliflower florets
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Cook vegetables in boiling water in large saucepan 20 min. or until tender; drain.
  • Add dressing; mash until vegetable mixture is light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 2.9664 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

CREAM CHEESE RANCH POTATOES



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This is an absolutely divine spin on standard mashed potatoes. Everyone who has tried them has asked me for the recipe. Makes a great addition to any type of meat main dish, and works well for leftovers.

Provided by JAMIESGIRL

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
1 cup sour cream
½ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and mash.
  • In a large bowl beat the cream cheese and dressing mix until smooth. Stir in mashed potatoes, sour cream and butter; beat until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 434.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CREAMY MASHED RANCH POTATOES



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These are fast, easy and add a little different taste to your ordinary mashed potatoes. I just estimated amounts here so just taste it as you make it to adjust to your own liking.

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 -5 lbs potatoes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 package ranch dressing mix
4 -6 tablespoons half-and-half or 4 -6 tablespoons milk, as needed
salt

Steps:

  • Peel and cube potatoes.
  • Boil until tender.
  • Drain and mash.
  • Beat in cream cheese til smooth.
  • Stir in rest of ingredients.
  • Serve hot.

MASHED POTATOES FOR TWO



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Buttery mashed potatoes for two.

Provided by CJME

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
⅓ cup cream
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1 teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until light brown and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to potatoes.
  • Add cream, butter, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to potatoes; beat with an electric mixer until fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 110.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

RANCH MASHED POTATOES



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Mashed potatoes flavored with Ranch Soup Mix, sour cream and bacon. I just found this recipe from Lipton Recipe Secrets, sounds delish!!

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium potatoes, peeled,if desired,and cut into chunks (about 2 pounds)
1 envelope ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled or 2 tablespoons bacon bits (optional)

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, cover potatoes with water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are very tender; drain.
  • Return potatoes to saucepan; mash.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.

LUXURIOUS MASHED POTATOES FOR TWO



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After making mashed potatoes for years, I had an idea of what we liked. One night, it all came together! This recipe is not overly rich but delicious!

Provided by Christine Gallegos

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 slices bacon, or more to taste
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup heavy whipping cream, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; continue to boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool. Crumble or chop into small pieces.
  • Drain potatoes and mash in a bowl. Add Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir with a large spoon. Add cream until it is a nice consistency and to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 509.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

TWICE-BAKED RANCH POTATOES



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In Gansevoort, New York, Janice Arnold makes the most of leftover mashed potatoes to create these creamy stuffed potatoes. "You can enjoy two and store the other two in the freezer," she explains. "They warm up nicely in the microwave."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large baking potatoes (about 2-1/4 pounds)
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix
1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 13-15 minutes or until tender, turning several times. Let stand for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cream cheese and milk until smooth; beat in salad dressing mix. Add mashed potatoes and mix well. , Cut a thin slice from the top of each potato; scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. Add pulp to the cream cheese mixture and mash. Spoon into potato shells. Top with cheese., Place two potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes or until heated through. Place remaining potatoes on a baking sheet. Freeze overnight or until thoroughly frozen; transfer to a freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months. , To use frozen potatoes: Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 8-9 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 1753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

GARLIC AND RANCH MASHED POTATOES



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Make and share this Garlic and Ranch Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by daishasma

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

15 -20 baby potatoes
1/3 cup bottled ranch dressing
2 teaspoons garlic salt
4 tablespoons minced garlic
4 tablespoons sour cream
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons fresh ground pepper
2 finely chopper green onions
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Wash and boil potatoes until tender.
  • Remove from heat and drain.
  • Mash potatoes until smooth.
  • Add all ingredients. Stir over med- low heat until well blended and serve hot.

Tips:

  • For a creamy and smooth texture, use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes.
  • Peel the potatoes before boiling to prevent the skins from becoming tough.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water to enhance their flavor.
  • Drain the potatoes thoroughly before mashing to avoid a watery texture.
  • Use a potato ricer or masher to achieve a lump-free consistency.
  • Add the butter and milk gradually to prevent the potatoes from becoming too thin.
  • Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • For a richer flavor, use freshly chopped herbs like chives, parsley, or dill.
  • Garnish the mashed potatoes with a sprinkle of paprika, chopped chives, or grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Ranch mashed potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. They are easy to make and can be customized to your taste preferences. Whether you like them creamy, cheesy, or garlicky, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit. Serve them hot and enjoy!

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