Today's recipe is a good side dish. I sometimes feel like I get into a rut with my side dishes. Do you ever feel that way? Sometimes I spend so much time preparing my main dish that when it's time to start thinking about sides, I just open a can of corn and a box of mac-n-cheese. LOL!
Here's an easy, cheap side dish to really liven up dinner time!
Ranch Potato Fries
I buy red potatoes but this will work with whatever potatoes you prefer. I do not peel them. Again - personal preference. You can cubed them or slice them into the "homestyle fries".
Place as many potatoes you wish to fix (already sliced or cubed) in a gallon ziploc bag with about 2 Tbsp olive (or canola) oil. (Little more if you're making A LOT of potatoes. I never measure...just judge.)
Add dry ranch dressing mix. I buy the dry mix in the economy size bottle from Sam's (It's been so long since I bought it, I forgot how much it was. Definitely less than $5...way cheaper than buying packets). I don't know how much I use. I like them flavorful so I use a good bit.
Seal bag and shake until potatoes are coated.
Bake about 400 degrees on a greased cookie sheet until potatoes are done. At least 15 minutes but this will vary according to which potatoes you use and how thick you slice them.
YUMMY!
When you figure in that I buy 5lb bags of potatoes for $2.50 and use 4 or 5 potatoes each time I make it, this side dish cost me around $1 each time I make it! That's frugal!
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Ooh, this sounds SO good!!! I think I'm gonna put it in my April Menu plan!!
ReplyDeletei know this is back from april.. but i have had it bookmarked since then. i was looking through recipes and found this one. i will be making these this week with sloppy joes!
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