Baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes (Just 4 Ingredients!) @natashaskitchen

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Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest. These baked ranch potatoes have just 4 ingredients and they’re perfect for dinner; whether it’s for the fam or a party!

My Mama-in-law thought up this recipe and baked it for us on our last visit to California. It seems like every time we visit, I come home with new recipes. I love it! Even my son found these cheesy potatoes hard to resist and he doesn’t usually like potatoes. Family approved :). 

If you aren’t convinced yet, please stare at this next photo awhile… 😉

Baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes (Just 4 Ingredients!) @natashaskitchen

Ingredients for cheesy ranch potatoes:

3 lbs baby red potatoes, unpeeled
1/2-1 cup buttermilk or yogurt ranch dressing
Garlic salt, to taste
1 – 1 1/2 cups finely shredded Mexican cheese blend
Chives or green onions to garnish, optional

Baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes (Just 4 Ingredients!) @natashaskitchen

How to make oven roasted potatoes:

1. Cut potatoes into 1″ to 1 1/2″ pieces. Fill a 5 Qt pot half full with salted warm water (about 7 cups water and 1 tsp salt). Add potatoes and bring to a boil then cook at a low boil for 8-12 min depending on size of potatoes (they should be nearly done and should be fairly easy to pierce with a fork) Drain well.

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2. Drizzle 1/2 cup ranch dressing directly into the pot with drained potatoes and gently toss – just enough to coat evenly.

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3. Transfer potatoes into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle potatoes with garlic salt to taste. Bake uncovered at 400˚F for 20-25 minutes. Remove casserole from oven and set oven to broil.

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4. Sprinkle the top with 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, return to oven and broil for 2-3 min or until cheese is melted. It’s perfectly ok to add more garlic salt at the end if you under-seasoned it the first time (speaking from experience)

Baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes (Just 4 Ingredients!) @natashaskitchen

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Baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes

4.93 from 76 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest. These baked ranch potatoes have just 4 ingredients and they're perfect for dinner; whether it's for the fam or a party!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 6 Servings
  • 3 lbs baby red potatoes, unpeeled
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk ranch or yogurt ranch dressing
  • Garlic salt, to taste
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups finely shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 Tbsp chives or green onions, optional garnish

Instructions

  • Cut potatoes into 1″ to 1 1/2″ pieces. Fill a 5 Qt pot half full with salted warm water (about 7 cups water and 1 tsp salt). Add potatoes and bring to a boil then cook at a low boil for 8-12 min depending on size of potatoes (they should be nearly done and should be fairly easy to pierce with a fork) Drain well.
  • Drizzle 1/2 cup ranch dressing directly into the pot with drained potatoes and gently toss - just enough to coat evenly.
  • Transfer potatoes into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle potatoes with garlic salt to taste. Bake uncovered at 400˚F for 20-25 minutes. Remove casserole from oven and set oven to broil.
  • Sprinkle the top with 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, return to oven and broil for 2-3 min or until cheese is melted. It's perfectly ok to add more garlic salt at the end if you under-seasoned it the first time (speaking from experience). Garnish with chopped chives or green onion if desired.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $

 

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  • Fawn Broady
    July 14, 2022

    These sound delicious and I think will be great with my scratch dill ranch. Do you think they would work in a slow cooker?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 14, 2022

      Hi Fawn, I haven’t tested that in a slower to advise. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe

      Reply

  • Linda
    December 6, 2021

    Natasha, this recipe is great this way but I was wondering how would it be with sweet potatoes

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 6, 2021

      I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe!

      Reply

  • Tracy
    August 2, 2021

    Can you make this ahead of time and refrigerate overnight?

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 2, 2021

      Hi Tracy, I think that will be okay. Please share with us how it goes if you try that!

      Reply

  • Martin B
    April 3, 2021

    From the picture it looks like you used chopped chives or green onions. I wish that was in the recipe (for shopping purposes), as it seems like a key ingredient for both the taste and the appearance.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      April 3, 2021

      Hi Martin, you are totally correct. I’m so sorry I missed that. I have updated the recipe.

      Reply

  • Vera
    March 16, 2021

    Could you tell me where to get the ranch dressing yogurt? cant find anywhere here .thank you
    Love your videos and the recepies
    I use them often.have a great day

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 16, 2021

      Hi Vera, we purchased it at our local grocery store. We have it in our salad section and the condiments aisle.

      Reply

  • Michele Grech Eversoll
    February 13, 2021

    Hi Natasha!
    I made these potatoes the other night as a side to a pork loin. They were great! I happened to have some leftover sauce from your fish taco recipe and we tried some of that sauce as a drizzle on the potatoes. Great combo!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 13, 2021

      Great Idea! Thank you for sharing that with me!

      Reply

  • Mary Ann
    February 8, 2021

    Could I steam the potatoes in my instant pot instead of boiling? If so, what settings should I use on my instant pot?
    Thank you!!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      February 8, 2021

      Hi Mary Ann, I imagine that will work but I haven’t personally tried that to advise of the right settings to be used. Maybe othes can share their experience here?

      Reply

  • Caroline
    February 8, 2021

    Hi Natasha
    Can’t get hold of Ranch dressing here in England, so would you please give me the recipe to make my own?
    Thank you

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      February 8, 2021

      Hi Caroline, how about 1/2 cup buttermilk ranch? You can try blue cheese dressing next time if you will like it.

      Reply

  • Kate Riggle
    October 9, 2020

    I have made this numerous times and it’s always a big hit. Sometimes to make it a complete midwestern hotdish(that’s what we call casseroles in Minnesota) I add in crumbled bacon, chicken thighs( sautéed in bacon grease because YUM!), thawed green beans, and extra ranch. It’s alway delicious no matter which way I make it. Thank you for a fantastic recipe.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 11, 2020

      So great to hear that, Kate. Thank you so much for your great comments and feedback!

      Reply

  • Robin
    August 6, 2020

    Perfect side dish!!! We had with baked herb chicken and Asparagus to go with!!! But we definitely love and will be making again and again etc…

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 6, 2020

      Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  • Jennifer
    July 18, 2020

    I made this exactly as the recipe read. It was a huge hit with all 4 of my kids (no leftovers) and will now become a regular in our house.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 18, 2020

      That’s so great! I’m so glad you found a favorite on our blog Jennifer!

      Reply

  • Chris
    May 25, 2020

    Can I use homemade ranch?

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 25, 2020

      I think that should work too. Please share with us how it goes if you give it a try!

      Reply

  • Ginny
    April 13, 2020

    Delicious, simple and quick. Made for Easter Sunday with ham. Big hit with my large family

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 13, 2020

      That’s just awesome! Isn’t that the best when the entire family enjoys the recipe!

      Reply

  • Sharon
    March 10, 2019

    Delicious! Super easy to make. Will be making again…soon!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 11, 2019

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing that with me!

      Reply

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