These Garlic Ranch Potatoes are an easy side dish packed full of flavor! These garlic potatoes have a unique ranch twist the whole family will be talking about for a long time!
Anytime I can add a simple, yet flavorful, easy side dish to my dinner plans, it’s a winner to me. These easy ranch potatoes are incredibly quick to throw together, kid-approved (yep, all 3 kiddos), and best of all, you can make as little or as many as you want depending on servings needed. and makes for about six servings, so adjust accordingly.
The garlic and ranch combined create a perfect pair and the potatoes themselves get tender, yet crispy on the outside. Who doesn’t like crispy potatoes? You may just never roast potatoes any other way!
Garlic Ranch Potatoes Ingredients
- Baby potatoes: (baby red potatoes work great but you can also use yukon gold, russet potatoes, or others)
- Olive oil: Vegetable oil will work too but olive oil is somewhat healthier
- Garlic cloves: You’re going to want to mince your garlic so it’s small enough to spread out in the mix
- Dry ranch dressing mix: This seasoning mix is what brings this ranch potatoes recipe to life—packing it full of flavor and leaving it hard to forget!
- Salt/Pepper to taste: Add as much or as little as you’d like
- Parsley: For garnish
*See exact measurements in the recipe card down below!
Garlic Ranch Potatoes Directions
- Spray a cookie sheet or baking sheet with cooking spray and line potatoes in a single layer on the sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and garlic.
- Brush the oil mixture on top of the potatoes evenly.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix, salt, and pepper over potatoes.
- Bake in a preheated oven, 400, for about 25-35 minutes, or until tender.
- Remove sheet from oven and sprinkle parsley on top. Serve and enjoy!
Alternative Ingredients
Not a fan of parsley? Try chopping up some green onions to garnish off the top of your potatoes. They add fun color and a subtle taste to complete this perfect side dish. You can also add on a dollop of sour cream or melted butter and then throw them on the top!
If you really wanna shake things up, you can always get creative and try adding garlic powder and parmesan cheese!
What to Serve with Garlic Ranch Potatoes
Here are some more great recipes you can pair with these garlic ranch potatoes to make it a well rounded meal!
- Lemon Spaghetti (try this as a main dish)
- Oven Roasted Green Beans
- Grilled Season Carrots
- Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- Cheesy Zucchini Bake
- Lemon Garlic Asparagus
Other Delicious Potato Recipes
Do you plan to try out this garlic ranch potatoes recipe? Have you already made this flavorful side dish? Are there changes you made? I’d love to hear about your cooking adventure below! And if you decide to whip up one of these easy recipes, don’t forget to snap a photo and tag #thecookinchicks over on Instagram!
Garlic Ranch Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 lbs baby potatoes Dutch, red, etc.
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 package dry Ranch dressing mix
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray and line potatoes in a single layer on the sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and garlic.
- Brush the oil mixture on top of the potatoes evenly.
- Sprinkle Ranch dressing mix, salt, and pepper over potatoes.
- Bake in a preheated oven, 400, for about 25-35 minutes, or until tender.
- Remove sheet from oven and sprinkle parsley on top. Serve!
