Cast Iron Skillet Cheesy Potatoes

Craving a side dish that’s crispy on the edges, creamy in the center, and bursting with smoky bacon, tangy ranch, and melty cheese? These Cast Iron Skillet Cheesy Potatoes take humble spuds to superstar status in just 30 minutes—boil, sauté, and bake right in your trusty skillet for that unbeatable sear and flavor infusion. Perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday tables, or any time you need comfort food with a gourmet twist.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword cast iron skillet cheesy potatoes, cast iron skillet potatoes and onions, cheesy skillet potatoes, skillet cheesy potatoes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 360kcal

Author Evelyn Osborn

Equipment

Ingredients

5 cups potatoes peeled and cubed ,approximately 5-6 potatoes
4 slices bacon
1 onion diced
3 cloves garlic smashed and sliced
½ cup sour cream
½ cup milk
1 Tablespoon ranch seasoning
2 cups shredded cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Parboil the Potatoes
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the cubed potatoes and boil for about 5 minutes, just until they’re fork-tender but still hold their shape. Drain in a colander and give them a quick rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and remove excess starch.
Step 2:Cook the Bacon
Heat your large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until perfectly crispy, flipping as needed. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, and leave that delicious bacon grease right in the skillet—it’s flavor gold!
Step 3: Sauté the Veggies & Potatoes
Right into that flavorful bacon grease, toss the chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until it starts to soften. Add the minced garlic and the parboiled potatoes. Let everything cook undisturbed for several minutes at a time to develop a gorgeous golden crust—only stirring occasionally so the potatoes get beautifully browned and crisp on the edges.
Step 4: Make the Creamy Ranch Sauce
While the potatoes are crisping up, grab a small bowl and whisk together the sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning until smooth and creamy. This dreamy mixture is what takes these potatoes from great to unforgettable!
Step 5: Stir in the Cheese
Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese to the creamy ranch mixture and gently fold it in until just combined—don’t over mix; those melty pockets are pure magic later!
Step 6: Combine & Thicken
Pour the cheesy ranch-sour cream mixture over the browned potatoes in the skillet. Stir gently to coat everything evenly, then let it cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and gets irresistibly creamy.
Step 7: Top It Off
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese in a generous layer over the creamy potatoes. Crumble or chop the reserved crispy bacon and scatter it on top—because everything’s better with bacon!

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