A delicious and hearty dish featuring crispy potatoes, savory bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect as a side or appetizer.
Boil the potatoes in a pot of water until they are tender.
Ensure the potatoes are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes.
Let the potatoes cool slightly before peeling to avoid burning your hands.
Season the potato cubes with salt and black pepper.
Toss the potatoes gently to evenly coat them with the seasoning.
Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and crumble it.
Save the bacon grease for added flavor in the next step.
Brown the potato cubes in the bacon grease until crispy.
Avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure the potatoes crisp up nicely.
Spread the ranch dressing on an oven-safe platter.
Use a spatula to evenly distribute the dressing.
Layer the browned potatoes on top of the dressing.
Arrange the potatoes evenly for better presentation.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes.
Ensure the cheese covers the potatoes for a gooey finish.
Broil the dish in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Keep an eye on the dish to prevent the cheese from burning.
Serve the dish warm as a side or appetizer.
Garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh touch.