Description
Baked Potatoes in Foil with Parmesan Ranch Sauce is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that features tender, foil-wrapped Yukon Gold potatoes baked to perfection and topped with a rich, creamy Parmesan ranch sauce. It’s easy to prepare, deliciously cheesy, and perfect for everything from family dinners to cookouts.
Ingredients
- 8 small to medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub potatoes clean and slice each in half lengthwise. Pat dry.
- Place potatoes on a large sheet of foil. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.
- Wrap the potatoes securely in foil and bake for 35–40 minutes, until fork-tender.
- While potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and ranch seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan and stir until melted and sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Unwrap the baked potatoes and arrange on a serving dish.
- Spoon sauce generously over each potato half.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes