Cheesy. Crispy. Bacon-y. These Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes check all the comfort food boxes. They’re packed with flavor, easy to toss together, and always a hit with both kids and grown-ups. If you love simple, crowd-pleasing sides, you’ll also want to check out our best side dishes.
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- Why You’ll Love Bacon Ranch Cheese Potatoes
- More Potato Sides to Try
- Ingredients for Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
- Supplies Needed for Baked Bacon Ranch Potatoes
- How To Make Bacon Ranch Potatoes
- Tips for Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potatoes
- FAQs for Hidden Valley Ranch Potatoes with Bacon and Cheese
- Recipes with Bacon and Potatoes
- Easy Side Dishes
- 📖 Recipe
The addition of ranch dressing really gives the potatoes a creamy, tangy taste, while the bacon adds a nice crunch.
The recipe I will be sharing will serve four generous side dish helpings. If you are feeding a crowd, simply double the recipe. If you like your potatoes with a touch of sour cream, try our Bacon Ranch Potatoes Recipe.
Why You’ll Love Bacon Ranch Cheese Potatoes
- Big flavors, simple ingredients – You don’t need anything fancy to make these potatoes taste amazing.
- Kid-approved – Bacon and cheese? Say no more.
- Great for sharing – Perfect side dish for family meals, game day, or holiday spreads.
- Easy to prep ahead – You can cook the potatoes earlier in the day and finish them right before serving.
More Potato Sides to Try
Potatoes are such a versatile side dish, whether you’re baking, roasting, or frying them. From smooth and creamy to crispy and golden, there’s a potato dish for every kind of meal. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
- Parmesan Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe
- Easy Loaded Smashed Potatoes
- Garlic Fries Recipe
Ingredients for Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
- Green onion – Optional, but it adds a fresh pop of color.
- Russet potatoes – These potatoes get crispy on the outside and soft in the middle when roasted. Give them a good scrub and cut them into small cubes.
- Salt and pepper – This seasoning brings out all the savory flavors in the dish.
- Cooking spray – Helps the potatoes crisp up while baking and keeps everything from sticking.
- Cheddar cheese – Adds that gooey, cheesy goodness everyone loves.
- Ranch dressing – Creamy, tangy, and full of flavor.
- Cooked bacon – Crumbled on top for smoky, salty bites in every forkful. Use your favorite kind of bacon.
Supplies Needed for Baked Bacon Ranch Potatoes
To make Baked Bacon Ranch Potatoes, you’ll need a cutting board and sharp knife for prepping the potatoes. A large baking sheet is perfect for roasting, giving the potatoes room to get crispy. You’ll also want a casserole dish for baking.
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How To Make Bacon Ranch Potatoes
1. Prep your oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly spray a baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Season and roast the potatoes
Place the cubed potatoes on the baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and spray a little more cooking spray over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes or until fork-tender.
3. Make it cheesy
Once the potatoes are cooked, transfer them to a greased casserole dish. Stir in the ranch dressing, shredded cheese, and crumbled bacon.
4. Final bakePop the dish back into the oven, uncovered, and bake for 10 more minutes, until the cheese is melted and everything is hot and bubbly.
5. Finish and serve
Top with green onions if you’d like, and serve warm!
Tips for Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potatoes
Tip 1: Cut the potatoes into evenly sized cubes so they cook at the same time.
Tip 2: Want extra crispy edges? Let the potatoes roast a little longer before adding the cheese.
Tip 3: You can get the potatoes and toppings ready ahead of time and just bake them before dinner.
FAQs for Hidden Valley Ranch Potatoes with Bacon and Cheese
Yes! Yukon Gold or red potatoes work great too.
Sure thing. Just leave it out or use a meatless bacon alternative.
You could mix sour cream with a little garlic powder and dried dill for a similar flavor.
I love to serve these potatoes with burgers. Next time you make burgers, skip the fries and try these cheesy bacon ranch potatoes or even our Potato Skins Recipe.
Recipes with Bacon and Potatoes
There’s just something about the combo of bacon and potatoes. The crispy, salty bacon pairs perfectly with soft, comforting potatoes, making every bite feel hearty and satisfying. Whether it’s breakfast, dinner, or anything in between, here are some of our favorite ways to combine the two ingredients:
- Chunky Bacon Potato Soup Recipe
- Twice Baked Stuffed Potatoes
- Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
- Easy Loaded Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Easy Side Dishes
📖 Recipe
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pound russet potatoes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- cooking spray
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® dressing
- 6 strips of cooked bacon crumbled
- 2 tablespoons of chopped green onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Wash potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
- Spray a baking pan with cooking spray and add potatoes.
- Spray the potatoes with cooking spray and add salt and pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- When done, remove from oven and pour potatoes into a greased casserole dish.
- Add cheese, crumbled bacon and Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® dressing, mix and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top with chopped green onion.
Notes
- Cut your potatoes into evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same speed
- Want crispier edges? Let them roast a little longer before adding the toppings
- You can prep everything ahead of time and pop it in the oven when you're ready to eat
Iryna says
This is what I call a comfort food! These potatoes would go quickly in my house. I'm sure even my picky eaters would devour them in no time.
Claudia Lamascolo says
Now this would be adorned by everyone in my home. They love ranch and this idea is shear brillance I am sure they are awesome!
Susie says
YUM! This would make a great side dish for grilling nights. I think my kids will even eat this... minus the green onions. Ill eat all the onions for them : )
Emily says
Oh my YUM this sounds amazing!