Cheesy Potato Fries

Name: Cheesy Potato Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4-6 medium potatoes, scrubbed and patted dry; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup ranch dressing mix; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits; 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Recipe GLPRc79611610908af

Side Dish

55 min

577 cal

Servings: 6

Oven

SNAP eligible

Thick-cut, crispy baked potato wedges topped with a creamy ranch sauce, melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese, bacon bits, and fresh green onions. A comforting, cheesy side dish that's ready in under an hour.

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Ingredients

4-6 medium potatoes, scrubbed and patted dry

1/4 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1 teaspoon seasoning salt

1 cup sour cream

1/4 cup whole milk

1/2 cup ranch dressing mix

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup cooked bacon bits

1/4 cup sliced green onions

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Cut potatoes into thick, steak-fry-style wedges, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. (Thicker fries will take slightly longer to bake but result in a fluffier interior.)
Place cut potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and gently toss with tongs until evenly coated.
Sprinkle sea salt, black pepper, and seasoning salt over the potatoes and toss again to distribute seasonings evenly.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until potatoes are fork-tender and the edges are golden and crispy.
While potatoes bake, make the ranch cream sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, milk, and ranch dressing mix until smooth and well blended.
Spread three-quarters of the ranch cream sauce evenly over a large serving platter.
When potatoes are done baking, transfer them hot from the oven directly to the platter, arranging them on top of the ranch sauce.
Drizzle the remaining ranch cream sauce over the hot potatoes.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese evenly over the potatoes, followed by bacon bits and sliced green onions.
Place the platter under a preheated broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly. Serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

This is a solid weeknight side for a Charlotte household, with every ingredient available at any major local chain—potatoes, both cheeses, bacon, and sour cream are all standard stock. The real cost driver is the bacon and the two cheeses, which will run $3.50–4.50 for six servings, making it moderately priced for a loaded side. The stated 55 minutes is honest if you include oven time, though active prep (cutting, cooking bacon, mixing the cheese sauce) is closer to 15 minutes. It reheats reasonably well in a 350-degree oven, making it friendly for a family dinner or a dish to prep ahead, though it won't be crispy on a second go.