Cheesy Ranch Oven Roasted Potatoes Recipe
These Cheesy Ranch Oven Roasted Potatoes are a deliciously crispy and flavorful side dish featuring baby potatoes tossed in a zesty ranch seasoning and roasted to perfection, then topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh chives for a perfect finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
Seasoning Mixture
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired for easier cleanup.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to create a seasoning mixture.
- Coat Potatoes: Add the halved baby potatoes to the mixing bowl and toss them until they are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange Potatoes: Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast Potatoes: Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Add Cheese: After 25 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes.
- Melt Cheese: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Once done, remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool for a couple of minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh chives if desired.
Notes
- For easier cleanup, line your baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Turn the potatoes halfway through roasting to achieve even crispiness.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar with your favorite melting cheese, such as mozzarella or pepper jack, for a different flavor profile.
- To make this dish gluten-free, ensure the ranch dressing mix you use is certified gluten-free.
- Fresh chives add a nice color and mild onion flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
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