Chunky Ranch Style Home Fries Recipes

CHUNKY RUSTIC-STYLE HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Warm the butter in a 10- to 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat.
• Stir in the potatoes, and when coated with a bit of butter, season them with salt and pepper and cover the skillet.
• Cook for 20 minutes, during which you should hear only a faint cooking sound.
• Uncover the potatoes and cook for 30 minutes longer, turning them at 10 minute intervals and patting them back down.
• When you turn them the first time, stir in the onion, bell peppers, and chili powder if desired.
• As the potatoes soften, pat them down more lightly, bringing as much of their surface in contact with the skillet as possible without mashing them.
• Cook the potatoes for about 20 minutes longer, turning them at 5-minute intervals.
• During the last 10 minutes, bring the heat up to medium and, if you wish, add more salt and pepper.
• The home fries are ready when the potato cubes are richly browned and clearly crisp with tender, melting centers.
• Plate them up immediately, scatter with chives if you wish, and serve.

HEAVENLY COUNTRY-STYLE HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Place diced potatoes, onion, paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Toss to evenly coat the potatoes.
• In a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
• Increase skillet heat to medium-high and add potato mixture. Toss to coat evenly with butter.
• Cover skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning and scraping the potatoes to prevent burning.
• When potatoes are fork-tender, remove skillet cover.
• With the back of your spatula, pat potatoes down into an even layer in skillet. Allow to fry untouched for 2 minutes. Then turn potatoes over and do the same for another 2 minutes. This will nicely brown and crisp the outside of the potatoes.
• Serve immediately.

CRISPY RANCH FRIES WITH FRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450. Measure out 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing mix and set aside. In a small bowl, mix mayo and ketchup until blended and smooth. Stir in remaining dressing mix. Refrigerate. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place fries on sheet in a single layer and sprinkle evenly with the tablespoon of dressing mix you set aside earlier. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fries are crispy and golden. Remove from oven and serve with the sauce for dipping.
• NOTE~I recommend preparing the fry sauce the day before, as it tastes even better after the flavors have had time to blend. It's best served at room temperature. Also, I would empty the mix into your hand instead of sprinkling from the packet, as it would likely be more evenly distributed that way. Some of my fries had too much on them, making them a little too salty.

OVEN BAKED RANCH FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Spray fries evenly with cooking spray and place in a large ziplock bag.
• Add dressing mix and shake to coat fries.
• Place on a jelly roll pan in a single layer.
• Bake at 425º for 30-35 minutes or until golden. Stir and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer.

HEALTHY LOW FAT RANCH FRIES

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes well and cut into thin strips. (I use my french fry cutter).
• Place in a large zip-loc bag and spray with cooking spray while turning to coat.
• Sprinkle in 1/2 the ranch mix, toss to coat; repeat.
• Place on a large cookie sheet coated with cooking spray or non-stick foil. Bake at 450° for 25-30 minutes. Turning once. (Ovens vary so check at 20 minutes!).

CRISPY RANCH FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Arrange french fries in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons dip mix; toss lightly to coat. Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup and remaining dip mix. Serve with fries.

ZESTY HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Toss potatoes with dressing and pepper in greased 15"X10"X1" pan. Spread in single layer.
• Bake 20 minutes; stir in onions.
• Return to oven and continue baking 20 minutes (or until tender).
• Sprinkle with parsley and bacon bits, stir. Top with cheese. Bake 2 more minutes.
• Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.