Ranch Potatoes Recipe

The corner of a pan of cheesy ranch potatoes.

This ranch potatoes recipe is downright addictive — crispy outside, tender inside, and loaded with zesty ranch flavor and melty cheddar. An easy side dish that’s big on flavor with minimal effort.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Inactive time 40

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 196kcal

Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

6 cups red potatoes, cut into wedges
4 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
1 Ranch seasoning packet
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease or line a sheet pan.
In a large bowl, combine potato wedges, melted butter and Ranch seasoning packet.
Mix well until all potatoes are evenly coated.
Spread the potatoes into an even layer onto the sheet pan.
Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and turn the potatoes.
Bake for 15 more minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and turn the potatoes.
Bake for 10 more minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and loosen the potatoes with a spatula.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese in an even layer over the top of the potatoes.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

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Notes

- Cut potatoes evenly. Uniform wedges help everything cook at the same rate.

- Line your pan. These can stick, so use parchment or a silicone mat to make cleanup easy.

- Be sure the ranch and potatoes are mixed well. You want every wedge to be fully coated in melted butter and ranch seasoning so the flavor bakes into every bite.

- Watch your oven. Cooking times may vary, so keep an eye on the wedges to avoid burning or undercooking.

- For a flavor boost, add a pinch of garlic powder, smoked paprika, or Italian herbs alongside the ranch seasoning.

- Don’t crowd the pan. Give the wedges space on the sheet pan — this helps them crisp instead of steam.

- Ingredients to prep ahead- Clean your potatoes and shred the cheese.

- Leftovers and storage- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to bring the crisp back.

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