Dill Pickle Ranch Smash (Printable Version)

Crispy golden potatoes smashed and topped with tangy dill pickles, fresh herbs, and creamy homemade ranch sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1 lb baby gold potatoes

→ Ranch Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
04 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
05 - 1/2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp onion powder
08 - 1/2 tsp lemon juice
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings & Finish

10 - 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
11 - 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, diced
12 - 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, roughly chopped
13 - 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
14 - Olive oil, for drizzling

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place baby potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, add salt, and cook until fork-tender, 15-20 minutes.
03 - Drain potatoes and let cool slightly. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Use a glass or potato masher to gently smash each potato to about 1/2 inch thickness.
05 - Drizzle smashed potatoes generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
06 - Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
07 - Remove potatoes from oven. Spread or drizzle ranch sauce over each potato. Sprinkle with chopped dill pickles, jalapeños, fresh herbs, and parmesan. Serve immediately while warm and crispy.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • The ranch sauce alone will become your new obsession for everything else too
  • They disappear faster than you can bake them so make double
02 -
  • Dont try to smash cold potatoes or theyll crack into weird pieces instead of flattening
  • The ranch sauce needs at least 15 minutes in the fridge for flavors to come together
03 -
  • Use the bottom of a flat measuring cup for the most even smashing
  • Let the roasted potatoes cool for 2 minutes before saucing so the ranch doesnt slide right off

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