Roasted Red Potatoes w/ Bacon & Cheese
Submitted by paulettej426
Crispy bacon bits and melted cheddar coat tender red potatoes roasted until fork-tender. Ranch dressing adds creamy tang to this crowd-pleasing side that feeds a group.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
55 minREADY
70 minThis hands-off potato side dish does all the heavy lifting in the oven while you handle the rest of dinner.
Quartered red potatoes get tossed with ranch dressing, shredded cheddar, and bacon bits, then roasted under foil until tender.
A final uncovered blast crisps the cheese and concentrates flavors.
Fresh parsley brightens the finish.
Pro Tips
- Quarter evenly: Same-size pieces cook at the same rate; aim for roughly 1-inch chunks
- Use real bacon: Swap bacon bits for 4-5 strips of cooked, crumbled bacon for smokier depth
- Test doneness: Fork should slide through potatoes easily at 40 minutes before removing foil
Ingredients
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Mix dressing, cheese and bacon bits in large bowl. Add potatoes, toss lightly. Spoon into lightly greased 9×13 baking dish ; cover with foil. Bake 40 minutes. Remove foil; bake additional 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.
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