Cheesy Ranch Baked New Potatoes
Tender new potatoes are baked with ranch seasoning, olive oil, sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese until creamy, bubbly, and golden. This easy comfort-food side dish is rich, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday meals.
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Ingredients
- 2 lb new potatoes halved, larger ones quartered
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix about 1 oz
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup sour cream full fat
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil a 9x13-inch glass casserole dish.
- Add the halved new potatoes to the prepared dish, quartering any larger potatoes.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the top.
- Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes, until the potatoes are beginning to turn tender.
- Remove the foil and add the sour cream and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese directly to the hot dish.
- Stir until the potatoes are coated and the cheese begins to melt into a creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the top.
- Return the dish to the oven uncovered and bake for 15–20 minutes, until bubbling around the edges and lightly browned on top.
- Let the potatoes rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a glass baking dish to prevent over-browning on the bottom. Letting the potatoes rest helps the sauce thicken before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30.5gProtein: 13.5gFat: 21.2gSaturated Fat: 10.7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 545mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 4.8g