Cheesy Ranch New Red Potatoes

Rating: 4.41 stars
261 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 151
  • 4 star values: 76
  • 3 star values: 25
  • 2 star values: 7
  • 1 star values: 2

My family requests these potatoes all the time. They are awesome and so easy!

By FR

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Recipe Summary

prep:
5 mins
cook:
30 mins
total:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, or until tender; drain.

  • Place cooked potatoes on an ungreased cookie sheet with the cut side up. Spread a spoonful of dressing on the top of each potato half. Sprinkle with cheese, and lightly dust with pepper.

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
726 calories; protein 19.1g 38% DV; carbohydrates 53g 17% DV; fat 49.5g 76% DV; cholesterol 70.4mg 24% DV; sodium 1024.5mg 41% DV. Full Nutrition

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JBAILEY214
Rating: 5 stars
12/31/2003
Excellent recipe. I made is for some friends and they loved it! I followed some others advice though and made some changes. I don't think I will ever try making it as the recipe says. I used 12 medium sized new red potatoes and cut them into quarters. I boiled them for almost 15 minutes. I then mixed the potatoes cheese and ranch dressing along with 1/3 c of chopped green onions and placed them in a 2 quart casserole dish. I baked it for about 10 minutes and it came out wonderful. Some of the potatoes will break down so it is more of a casserole type dish. One word of caution - pick your ranch dressing carefully. Since the potatoes and cheese are very mild in flavor the taste of your dressing will really stand out. Pick a mild flavored ranch. I tried using a Bacon Ranch and I thought the bacon flavor was a little too strong. With the medium sized potatoes I ended up with enough food for 8. I didn't add any extra dressing or cheese either. In fact next time I may cut it back just a little. This one is a keeper! Read More
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DREGINEK
Rating: 3 stars
07/23/2003
Very good as is but I think next time I will use other reviewer's suggestions and sprinkle some green onions and bacon bits over top. Read More
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(17)
261 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 151
  • 4 star values: 76
  • 3 star values: 25
  • 2 star values: 7
  • 1 star values: 2
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JBAILEY214
Rating: 5 stars
12/30/2003
Excellent recipe. I made is for some friends and they loved it! I followed some others advice though and made some changes. I don't think I will ever try making it as the recipe says. I used 12 medium sized new red potatoes and cut them into quarters. I boiled them for almost 15 minutes. I then mixed the potatoes cheese and ranch dressing along with 1/3 c of chopped green onions and placed them in a 2 quart casserole dish. I baked it for about 10 minutes and it came out wonderful. Some of the potatoes will break down so it is more of a casserole type dish. One word of caution - pick your ranch dressing carefully. Since the potatoes and cheese are very mild in flavor the taste of your dressing will really stand out. Pick a mild flavored ranch. I tried using a Bacon Ranch and I thought the bacon flavor was a little too strong. With the medium sized potatoes I ended up with enough food for 8. I didn't add any extra dressing or cheese either. In fact next time I may cut it back just a little. This one is a keeper! Read More
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JENMI
Rating: 4 stars
03/17/2003
These potatoes were great. Instead of cutting them in half though I quartered the potatoes prior to boiling them. After they were cooked I put them in a casserole dish and spread the dressing on and then sprinkled the cheese over the top. I stirred it together and then put in the oven. I think this was a bit easier than fussing with each individual potato half. These are best right out of the oven the leftovers weren't as tasty. Overall this recipe is delicious-we all enjoyed it! Read More
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LAYZIEBABY
Rating: 5 stars
10/18/2003
Simply Delicious! I made these potatoes last night and they were great. My husband loved them but had one request- add bacon next time! Even my finicky 13-month-old gobbled them down in no time! This is a great recipe because its so quick and packed with flavor. I modified it a little like most everyone else. I boiled 11 potatoes for a little over 15 minutes and quartered them (although next time I'd slice slice them thick) put them in a 2-quart casserole dish covered with just over a cup of ranch 2/3 cup of chopped green onions and 1 1/2 cups of shredded colby jack cheese. I baked them for almost 10 minutes and they were fantastic. This will definitley be a regular at our dinner table! Read More
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LEASTMAN
Rating: 5 stars
07/19/2006
This is definately a fantastic base recipe. I made a few adjustments. I halved the recipe as there are only two of us. I cut the potatoes in half and then in fifths. Instead of boiling I put them in a greased 4x5.5" pan. I sprinkled Italian seasonings and garlic salt on top. Baked in 350 for 50 minutes. Drizzled ranch and cheese over top and mixed potatoes up. Then sprinkled crushed seasoned croutons on top and put in oven for another 5 minutes. So so good! Will definately put this one in the recipe box! Thanks! Read More
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BARBIE0492
Rating: 5 stars
01/24/2003
Very good. I used Idaho potatoes and the skins should have been removed. I bet new red potatoes would have been great. I also quartered the potatoes and mixed the ranch dressing with the potatoes and sprinkled the cheese and pepper on top. Everyone loved them! Read More
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DREGINEK
Rating: 3 stars
07/23/2003
Very good as is but I think next time I will use other reviewer's suggestions and sprinkle some green onions and bacon bits over top. Read More
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Susan Zimmer Jolley
Rating: 5 stars
10/13/2005
These were delish. I cubed them up before boiling stirred in the ranch and cheese and then placed them in a foiled line pan for easy clean up. Topped with crumbled bacon and heated through. Be sure not to cook them too long as they will break up. Yum there were no leftovers! Read More
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LEAH NICOLLE
Rating: 5 stars
10/11/2003
This was absolutley scrumptious! So simple and so good! Next time I will thickly slice the potatoes instead of cutting them in half. That should balance out the flavors better. Thanks! Read More
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JOSIE
Rating: 5 stars
07/23/2003
Thanks for a great new way for me to prepare my potatoes. I really like the dressing and cheese idea. Next time I may try some peppercorn ranch or you could even use blue cheese dressing...it's really up to your personal preference. I did add some green onions and bacon bits to mine. Oh... and don't forget that dusting of freshly ground black pepper!! Thanks F.R. Read More
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