Description
These Cheesy Ranch Oven Roasted Potatoes are a flavorful and crispy side dish perfect for any meal. Baby potatoes are tossed with olive oil, ranch seasoning, and garlic powder, then oven-roasted to golden perfection before being topped with melted cheddar cheese. This easy recipe produces crispy edges and tender interiors in less than an hour and a half.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 2 lbs (900 g) baby potatoes
Seasoning & Oil
- 1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) ranch seasoning mix
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting the potatoes to a crispy texture.
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly under cool running water to clean dirt and impurities. Cut each potato in half or quarters, about 1/2 inch thick, for even cooking and crispy edges with tender interiors.
- Season Potatoes: Place the cut potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over them. Sprinkle the packet of ranch seasoning mix and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder on top. Add salt and pepper to your taste.
- Toss Ingredients: Toss the potatoes with the olive oil and seasonings thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated and glossy, which helps prevent dryness during roasting.
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread the coated potatoes evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer to promote even roasting and browning.
- First Roast: Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to start crisping the outsides.
- Stir and Continue Roasting: Take the potatoes out and gently stir to turn them for even roasting. Return to the oven and roast an additional 10-15 minutes until they are golden and crisp.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the hot roasted potatoes.
- Final Step: Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them sit for a couple of minutes. This allows the cheese to melt fully and the flavors to settle before serving.
Notes
- Cut baby potatoes in half or quarters about 1/2 inch thick for the perfect balance of crispy edges and tender interiors.
- Toss potatoes thoroughly in olive oil until they have a glossy finish to prevent them from drying out during roasting.
- Using parchment paper on the baking sheet helps prevent sticking and makes clean-up easier.
- Adjust the seasoning quantities to taste based on your preference for saltiness and spice.
