Description
Ranch-infused potatoes melt with creamy cheese in this irresistible comfort dish. Home cooks can savor each hearty, tangy bite of pure potato perfection that promises to satisfy hungry guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups potatoes, diced (any type)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Colby Jack)
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Binding and Richness:
- 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and prepare a large baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking, then distribute them evenly across the prepared baking dish.
- Generously dot the potato cubes with softened butter, ensuring each piece receives a small amount of butter coverage.
- Season the potatoes with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and your preferred dried herb blend for enhanced flavor profile.
- Carefully cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, creating a tight seal to trap moisture and promote even cooking.
- Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, checking tenderness by piercing with a sharp fork at the 45-minute mark.
- Carefully remove the foil and drizzle ranch dressing evenly across the surface of the roasted potatoes.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the ranch-coated potatoes.
- Return the uncovered dish to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbly texture.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to set slightly before serving hot.
Notes
- Customize seasoning by mixing different herbs and spices for a personalized flavor profile.
- Leftover potatoes stay delicious when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Choose waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best creamy texture.
- Cold ranch dressing works perfectly, but warming it slightly can enhance the overall dish’s temperature and flavor.
- Elevate the dish with crispy bacon bits, chopped green onions, or fresh chives as optional garnish toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg