This easy and flavorful ranch potatoes recipe is a crowd-pleasing side dish. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and loaded with tangy ranch flavor, it’s the perfect addition to any meal.
With just five easy ingredients and minimal prep time these are a regular side dish for us. I love to serve them with pork steaks, New York strip steak, and oven-baked brisket.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Potatoes: I use Baby Yukon gold potatoes for this recipe. But you can also use baby reds or regular-size Yukon Golds, reds, or Russet potatoes. Just cut them into one-inch chunks.
- Oil: I think olive oil is the best, but you can use vegetable or safflower oil.
- Ranch seasoning packet: Found in the dressing aisle at most grocery stores.
- Parmesan: Freshly grated from the block is best.
- Fresh herbs: Dill, chives, or parsley.
How to Make Ranch Potatoes
Mix the potatoes, olive oil, ranch seasoning, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a parchment paper covered baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and tender. Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
Preparation Tips
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Leave some space on the baking sheet for the hot air to get between the potato chunks and crisp them.
- Use fresh Parmesan Cheese and press it onto the potatoes.
- For best results, serve promptly.
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power so as not to overcook them.
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Ranch Potatoes Recipe
Try these crispy ranch potatoes! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this quick and easy recipe will be a hit with your family and friends.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 244kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby potatoes Yukon Gold or Red
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ounce dry ranch seasoning packet like Hidden Valley
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the potatoes, olive oil, ranch seasoning, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Sprinkle with chopped fresh dill.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Leave some space on the baking sheet for the hot air to get between the potato chunks and crisp them.
- Use fresh Parmesan Cheese and press it onto the potatoes.
- For best results, serve promptly.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 652mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg
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Jenny
These ranch potatoes are easy and delicious. A new favorite of ours! Thanks for th3e recipe, Beth!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Jenny!
Tisha
These are so tasty. They are a great side dish for any occasion. I could eat them every night!
Julia G
These potatoes were the perfect, filling side dish! Thank you for your recipe, it’s very easy to follow and tastes delicious!
Oliver
I love ranch anything so I knew these potatoes would be a hit. They were easy, quick, and tasted delicious with my grilled chicken. Thank you!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Oliver!
Laura
These ranch potatoes were delicious! Perfect side dish for any meal. Thanks for the tasty and easy recipe!
Karen
I love love love roasted potatoes…Add to it herbs and cheese, it becomes a feast on its own…Delicious….
Roberta
As big roast potato fans – we love these! I found some ranch seasoning at the supermarket and we also added a few herbs. These are super fluffy and tasty and they are packed full of flavour!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Roberta! I am so happy that you liked them!
Ben
These are so good! I actually added some chicken strips and more cheese and cooked it all at once. DELICIOUS.
Catherine
The flavor from the ranch seasoning was spot-on, and the potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside but tender inside. So easy to make and packed with flavor—I’ll be making them again soon!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Catherine! I am so happy that you liked them!
April
These were some of the best potatoes I’ve ever had. We used red potatoes cut into bite size pieces – they were so tender and fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and had really great flavor – I got asked to make them again tonight!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, April. I am so glad that everyone liked them!
Karley
I’m usually skeptical of recipes that use ranch seasoning (sometimes they can taste artificial), but this was perfectly balanced. The tangy ranch coating created such a delicious crust on the potatoes.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Karley!