Description
Crispy ranch parmesan baked potatoes deliver comfort in a simple foil packet, promising golden edges and creamy center. Hearty potatoes drizzled with zesty sauce make you crave another bite of this irresistible side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, sliced into ½-inch (1.27 cm) rounds
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil or melted butter
- ¼ cup (30 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Parmesan Ranch Sauce:
- ½ cup (120 grams) sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the heat source by warming the oven to 400F (200C) or preheating the grill to medium-high temperature around 375-400F.
- Create a flavor blend by mixing olive oil with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Gently coat the potato slices with the seasoned oil mixture, ensuring each slice is evenly and thoroughly covered.
- Cut four generous sheets of aluminum foil, each approximately 12 inches long, to create individual cooking packets.
- Distribute the seasoned potato slices evenly across the center of each foil sheet, maintaining a single layer for consistent cooking.
- Generously sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the potato slices, allowing the cheese to complement the herb-infused seasoning.
- Carefully fold and crimp the edges of each foil packet, creating a tight seal that will trap moisture and steam during cooking.
- For oven preparation, place the sealed packets on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes until potatoes reach a tender consistency when pierced with a fork.
- If grilling, position the packets directly on the grill grates, rotating them midway through cooking to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning.
- After cooking, allow the packets to rest for a few minutes before carefully opening to release the aromatic steam and serve the potatoes hot.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the packet.
- Adjust seasoning levels based on personal taste preferences, experimenting with different herb combinations like rosemary or thyme.
- Consider using parchment paper underneath foil for easier cleanup and preventing potential sticking.
- For dietary modifications, replace regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a lower glycemic index option or try using vegan Parmesan for dairy-free diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg