Cheesy Ranch Potatoes (Printable Version)

Roasted russet potatoes with ranch seasoning and melted cheddar cheese for an easy side dish.

# Ingredients:

→ For the Potatoes

01 - 3 large russet potatoes
02 - 30 ml olive oil
03 - 45 ml ranch seasoning mix
04 - 5 ml garlic powder
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ For the Cheese Topping

06 - 100 g shredded cheddar cheese

# Steps:

01 - Heat the oven to 200°C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick foil for effortless cleanup.
02 - Rinse the russet potatoes thoroughly under cold running water to remove any grit. Peel for a refined finish or retain the skins for added texture and nutrition.
03 - Cut the potatoes into uniform bite-sized cubes of roughly 1.5 to 2 cm to promote even roasting.
04 - Transfer the cubes to a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
05 - Scatter the ranch seasoning over the potatoes and toss again until the coating is uniform.
06 - Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between pieces to encourage browning.
07 - Dust with garlic powder, black pepper, and a light pinch of salt, keeping in mind the ranch mix is already salted.
08 - Seal the tray tightly with aluminium foil and bake for 20 minutes to gently steam the potatoes and retain moisture.
09 - Remove the foil and continue baking for a further 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and golden. Check earlier if cut smaller.
10 - Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the hot roasted potatoes.
11 - Return to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and molten.
12 - Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot and cheesy.

# Notes:

01 - This dish is an effortless side built from a handful of inexpensive, pantry-staple ingredients.
02 - The pairing of ranch seasoning and garlic powder delivers a deeply savoury base that needs nothing more.
03 - Covering the potatoes during the first half of baking keeps them moist and ensures even cooking through.
04 - Uniform cubes are essential for consistent results; skipping this leads to unevenly cooked pieces.
05 - These potatoes complement chicken, steak, BBQ, seafood, or virtually any protein.
06 - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat in a 175°C oven until warmed through.

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