Ranch Smashed Potatoes

Ranch dressing was created in the early 1950s by a plumber named Steve Henson. He and his wife opened Hidden Valley Ranch, a guest ranch in California, where they first served the popular dressing.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Ranch Smashed Potatoes

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Potatoes
• 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Chopped fresh chives

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes until tender.
2. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
3. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
4. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and lightly smash them with a fork or potato masher.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the ranch dressing mix, melted butter, milk, salt, and black pepper.
6. Drizzle the ranch mixture over the smashed potatoes.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy and golden.
8. Sprinkle with chopped fresh chives before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.