Cheesy Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Potatoes Recipe on Closet Cooking from www.closetcooking.com
Introduction
Potatoes are a staple food in many households. They are versatile and can be cooked in many different ways. This recipe combines the classic flavors of bacon and ranch to create a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a savory bacon flavor and a creamy ranch dressing. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need: - 2 pounds of baby potatoes - 4 slices of bacon - 1/4 cup of ranch dressing - 2 tablespoons of olive oil - 1 teaspoon of garlic powder - 1 teaspoon of paprika - Salt and pepper to taste - Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. Wash the potatoes and cut them in half. 3. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. 4. Toss the potatoes with the olive oil mixture until they are evenly coated. 5. Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer. 6. Bake the potatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. 7. While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon in a frying pan until it is crispy. 8. Remove the bacon from the pan and chop it into small pieces. 9. In a small bowl, mix the ranch dressing and chopped bacon. 10. Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. 11. Drizzle the bacon ranch dressing over the potatoes. 12. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition
This recipe serves four people. Each serving contains approximately: - Calories: 345 - Fat: 16g - Carbohydrates: 43g - Protein: 8g - Fiber: 4g
Tips
- You can use any type of potato for this recipe, but baby potatoes work best because they cook quickly and are the perfect size. - Make sure to cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same rate. - If you don't have ranch dressing, you can use sour cream or Greek yogurt instead. - You can add other seasonings to the olive oil mixture, such as rosemary or thyme, to give the potatoes a different flavor. - If you want to make this recipe ahead of time, you can cook the potatoes and bacon separately and then reheat them in the oven before serving.
Conclusion
This bacon ranch potatoes recipe is a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The crispy potatoes and creamy bacon ranch dressing are the perfect combination. This dish is great as a side dish or as a main course with a salad or some roasted vegetables. Give it a try and let us know what you think!