Ohhh bacon ranch potatoes 😌—crispy, creamy, and wildly addictive. Here are a few great versions, depending on your vibe and how much effort you want to put in.
🥔 Crispy Oven-Roasted Bacon Ranch Potatoes (classic & easy)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby potatoes (halved or quartered)
- 4–6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika (optional but 🔥)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions (optional)
- Shredded cheddar (optional, but… yes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt & pepper.
- Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast 30–35 min, flipping halfway, until crispy.
- Sprinkle bacon over the top for the last 5 minutes.
- Finish with cheese, parsley, or green onions if you’re feeling fancy.
🧀 Creamy Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes (comfort food mode)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack
- 6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper
- Chives or green onions
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, ranch, garlic, salt & pepper.
- Fold in potatoes, bacon, and half the cheese.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 min until bubbly.
- Sprinkle chives on top and try not to eat the entire pan.
🥓 Bacon Ranch Smashed Potatoes (crispy + fluffy)
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes
- Olive oil
- Ranch seasoning
- 5 slices bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Sour cream or ranch drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until tender. Drain.
- Place on baking sheet and gently smash with a glass.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle ranch seasoning.
- Bake at 425°F for 25–30 min until crispy.
- Top with bacon & cheese, bake 5 more minutes.
- Finish with sour cream or ranch drizzle. Absolute banger.
If you want:
- air fryer version
- slow cooker version
- spicy jalapeño bacon ranch
- or one-pan chicken + bacon ranch potatoes
Just say the word 😏🥔🥓
