Ohhh yes 😍 Creamy Ranch Potatoes — crispy edges, creamy center, herby ranch goodness. Absolute comfort side dish.
Creamy Ranch Potatoes
Ingredients (serves 4)
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700 g (1½ lb) baby potatoes (or Yukon Gold), halved
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½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
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¼ cup heavy cream (or milk)
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1 packet (or 2 tbsp) ranch seasoning
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
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Preheat to 200°C / 400°F.
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Lightly grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ Prep potatoes
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Parboil potatoes in salted water 8–10 minutes until just tender.
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Drain well.
3️⃣ Make creamy ranch sauce
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In a bowl, mix sour cream, cream, ranch seasoning, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4️⃣ Assemble
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Add potatoes to the baking dish.
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Pour sauce over and gently toss to coat.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
5️⃣ Bake
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Bake uncovered 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
6️⃣ Finish & serve
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Garnish with parsley or chives.
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Serve hot.
Pro Tips
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🥔 Extra crispy edges: Roast potatoes 10 minutes first before adding sauce.
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🧀 Cheese upgrade: Mix in mozzarella or Parmesan for extra melt.
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🌶️ Kick it up: Add bacon bits or chili flakes.
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🥛 Lighter version: Use Greek yogurt + milk.
If you want, I can also give you a one-pan creamy ranch potato & chicken bake that’s basically dinner and side in one