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close up of grilled ranch loaded potatoes with melty cheese and parsley and bacon crumbles
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Grilled Cheesy Ranch Loaded Potatoes

Grilled Cheesy Ranch Loaded Potatoes are crispy roasted, RANCH seasoned, and topped with melty Colby Jack cheeses and crispy bacon for an EASY side dish straight off the barbecue grill!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled Cheesy Ranch Loaded Potatoes
Servings: 6
Calories: 381kcal
Author: Jennifer Grissom

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes, cubed to 1"
  • 1 ounce Ranch Seasoning/Dressing Packet ie Hidden Valley Ranch Packet
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup parsley, fresh chopped - DIVIDED
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 green onions, sliced optional garnish
  • 2 cups Colby jack cheese, shredded 8 ounces
  • 1/2 cup bacon crumbles, cooked

Instructions

  • Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for a 350 – 400 degree grate temperature or medium high, set up for indirect cooking. Indirect cooking/grilling means the food is not placed directly over the heat source, but cooks to the side of it.
  • Toss cubed potatoes with the contents of the Ranch seasoning packet, olive oil, and salt.
  • Spread coated potatoes evenly in a single layer on preheated grill grates.
  • Close the grill lid and let the potatoes roast undisturbed for 30-45 minutes, or until they are tender inside when probed and golden brown on the edges.
  • Remove the roasted potatoes to a foiled lined baking sheet or disposable foil pan coated with non-stick spray.
  • Top with shredded Colby Jack cheese and bacon crumbles and place back on the grill to cook indirectly for +/- 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
    Jennifer holding a pan of Grilled Cheesy Ranch Loaded Potatoes
  • Garnish with remaining parsley and sliced green onions if desired.

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Notes

Russet, red, or yellow skinned potatoes all work well in this recipe. 
Removing the skin is optional. 
Cook time can vary with grill grate temperature and size of potato cubes.

Can I make Grilled Cheesy Ranch Loaded Potatoes in the oven?

Yes. Roast at 400 degrees for +/- 30 minutes on a foil lined and non-stick sprayed large baking sheet.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1303mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 901IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 2mg