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    Buttermilk Ranch Potato Gratin

    Published: Nov 23, 2015 · Modified: Nov 9, 2019 by Anna 67 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Buttermilk Ranch Potato Gratin

    Author: Anna
    Creamy potato gratin casserole topped with gooey cheese and perfectly crispy bacon. Great side dish to any meat dish. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 685 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 lbs baking or golden potatoes washed, unpeeled, sliced thinly
    • 8 slices of bacon chopped into 1/2" pieces
    • 1 head savoy cabbage
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
    • 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 pkt Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix
    • 2.5 cups buttermilk
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    • Grease a 13" x 9" casserole dish. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine thin slices of potatoes, buttermilk, 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and 1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix. Toss to coat. Set aside.
    • In a large skillet, cook bacon to crispy. Remove onto a paper towel lined plate.
    • To bacon grease, add shredded cabbage and cook until wilted. Remove from heat, add salt and pepper and 3/4 of the bacon and 3/4 of chopped chives. Reserve the rest for garnish.Toss everything together.
    • Arrange one layer of potato slices in the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Repeat one more layer.
    • Arrange cabbage and bacon layer over potatoes. Top with two more layers of potato slices. Add about 1/2 of the buttermilk mixture, enough to slightly cover the last potato layer. Top with Parmesan cheese.
    • Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
    • Remove the foil and bake 30 more minutes.
    • Let casserole cool for 15 minutes before serving.
    • Garnish with remaining bacon and chives and serve.

    Notes

    Original Recipe: Hidden Valley

    Nutrition

    Calories: 685kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1317mg | Potassium: 1806mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3055IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 874mg | Iron: 8.9mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

    Buttermilk Ranch Potatoes Au Gratin - classic comfort food dish of potatoes in creamy Ranch sauce. The addition of braised cabbage and bacon makes it irresistible! If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet or #crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out! 

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    1. Margaret Smith says

      December 30, 2015 at 5:56 pm

      What a great sounding recipe. Love the idea of adding bacon to the potatoes. My family would love this.

      Reply
    2. Annette says

      December 30, 2015 at 2:19 pm

      This looks so yummy. I enjoy making recipes using pre-mixed seasoning like Hidden Valley packets.

      Reply
    3. Betty C says

      December 29, 2015 at 2:34 am

      What a great recipe. I can think of so many other veggies that could be layered that would really be good.

      Reply
    4. Emily N. says

      December 27, 2015 at 8:41 pm

      That recipe looks very tempting!

      Reply
    5. Barbara M says

      December 27, 2015 at 12:50 am

      This is a great looking dish - a have to make soon!
      thank you

      Reply
    6. Birdiebee says

      December 26, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      This is an amazing recipe that is making me hungry right about now. I love try new recipes out on my family and have pinned it so I can make it sometime next week.

      Reply
    7. James Robert says

      December 26, 2015 at 8:18 am

      I need to try this for my 5 kids who can be fussy eaters. They like anything with ranch however.

      Reply
    8. Thomas Murphy says

      December 26, 2015 at 12:49 am

      I love Hidden Valley Original Ranch!

      Reply
    9. Debbie B says

      December 23, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      that looks delicous! I would love to make it sometime!

      Reply
    10. Angel Jacklyn says

      December 23, 2015 at 5:10 pm

      This looks delicious! I love ranch on everything!

      Reply
    11. erica best says

      December 23, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      this sound so good with a burger

      Reply
    12. Tabathia B says

      December 23, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      I like using ranch as a dip

      Reply
    13. Stephanie Phelps says

      December 22, 2015 at 11:38 pm

      I love to get the whole family involved too and this recipe would be on the top of our list!

      Reply
    14. Jessica To says

      December 22, 2015 at 8:51 pm

      My son would love this. I'll have to try it out.

      Reply
    15. latanya says

      December 22, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      This looks so good!

      Reply
    16. Jerry Marquardt says

      December 22, 2015 at 3:36 pm

      I have made Potatoes Au Gratin before, but never with this great Buttermilk Ranch Potato Gratin recipe. Simply delicious!

      Reply
    17. Elle says

      December 22, 2015 at 3:15 pm

      I love hidden valley ranch dressing and I am sure the seasoning is just as yummy.

      Reply
    18. Amanda Sakovitz says

      December 22, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      I would like to make the Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

      Reply
    19. ELIZABETH P says

      December 21, 2015 at 6:50 pm

      I want to try this recipe it looks delicious! I usually add it to a pasta salad.

      Reply
    20. Tamara says

      December 21, 2015 at 6:21 pm

      This potato recipe looks GREAT! My family would love it too.
      westiemks5 at yahoo dot com

      Reply
    21. Kerry says

      December 19, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      Those look so yummy!

      Reply
    22. maria cantu says

      December 18, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      These potatoes look delicious.

      Reply
    23. Anne says

      December 18, 2015 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      I love the idea of adding cabbage to the potato gratin. I'm always on the lookout for new ways to use cabbage, which I like but don't make often enough. Thanks for the recipe. (It may be blasphemy, but I'll leave out the bacon, since I don't eat pork.)

      Reply
    24. Shawn Gallagher says

      December 13, 2015 at 8:50 pm

      Looks delish! Will have to get my girlfriend to make it

      Reply
    25. Shawn Gallagher says

      December 13, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      https://twitter.com/Esham4life/status/676209289590145024

      Reply
    26. Gina M says

      December 09, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      tweet--https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/674636696923856896

      Reply
    27. Gina M says

      December 09, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      That looks amazing! I love sprinkling it on potatoes and then roasting them in the oven.

      Thanks for the chance to win!

      wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

      Reply
    28. rachel says

      December 06, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      A great holiday dish!

      Reply
    29. Tina m says

      December 01, 2015 at 10:43 pm

      https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/671897170598109184

      Reply
    30. Tina m says

      December 01, 2015 at 10:42 pm

      that looks pretty easy and yummy!

      Reply
    31. tara pittman says

      November 30, 2015 at 12:34 am

      A pizza sounds yummy.

      Reply
    32. Jeffrey says

      November 29, 2015 at 5:36 pm

      I posted a tweet: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/671094881998254080.

      Reply
    33. Jeffrey says

      November 29, 2015 at 5:35 pm

      Wow, this would go so well served alongside a Christmas ham! Bacon makes everything better!!

      Reply
    34. susan / the wimpy vegetarian says

      November 29, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      This would be a huge hit with my family! My grandson eats everything with Ranch on it!!!! Saved!!

      Reply
    35. Erika says

      November 27, 2015 at 11:38 pm

      These look like a fabulous side dish! Thanks for the recipe.
      chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

      Reply
    36. Lisa Brown says

      November 27, 2015 at 1:46 pm

      tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/670312804184817665

      Reply
    37. Lisa Brown says

      November 27, 2015 at 1:46 pm

      The Buttermilk Ranch Potato Gratin is the recipe I am dying to try. Yum!

      Reply
    38. D Schmidt says

      November 26, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      tweeted https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/670052149905244161

      Reply
    39. D Schmidt says

      November 26, 2015 at 8:42 pm

      This looks delicious, I love gratins

      Reply
    40. Julie Wood says

      November 26, 2015 at 11:58 am

      OMG! Your buttermilk-ranch-potato-gratin recipe is to die for. I like making potato gratin and this is a recipe that I will be trying. So yummy!

      Reply
    41. Mia says

      November 25, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      I tweeted https://twitter.com/miainthewoods/status/669696795107168256

      Reply
    42. Mia says

      November 25, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      This recipe looks delicious! I love gratins, and it'd be great on a cold day!

      Reply
    43. Jessie C. says

      November 25, 2015 at 2:14 pm

      tweet-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/669594468358623232

      Reply
    44. Jessie C. says

      November 25, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      My family loves Potatoes Au Gratin! This looks so delicious.
      tcarolinep at gmail dot com

      Reply
    45. Madeline says

      November 25, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/669550532047015937

      Reply
    46. Madeline says

      November 25, 2015 at 11:07 am

      I’ll make the Original Ranch Crispy Chicken recipe when I need a quick dish. They have some tasty looking recipes!

      Reply
    47. Cathy Trochelman says

      November 24, 2015 at 11:10 pm

      Ranch, bacon, cheese? You really covered all the bases here. These potatoes look amazing!

      Reply
    48. Alida says

      November 24, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      These potatoes look so incredible! Ranch, cheese, potatoes...what could be better!

      Reply
    49. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

      November 24, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      Now this is my kind of potato gratin! 🙂 Love the addition of the cabbage and bacon, and you can never go wrong with Ranch seasoning.

      Reply
    50. Natalie says

      November 24, 2015 at 7:53 am

      I love to top my roasted cauliflower with a creamy ranch sauce! There are so many dishes that taste great with the addition of ranch!

      Reply
    51. Natalie says

      November 24, 2015 at 7:51 am

      https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/669136245621047297

      Reply
    52. heather says

      November 23, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      Hidden Valley Ranch crispy chicken is my favorite recipe it is so yummy.

      Reply
    53. Mami2jcn says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:23 pm

      tweet--https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/668947810432208901

      Reply
    54. Mami2jcn says

      November 23, 2015 at 7:21 pm

      Oooh bacon makes everything yummier!

      Reply
    55. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      November 23, 2015 at 6:21 pm

      I would love to try this dish because I'm certain it would go beautifully with turkey or a roast beef -- both likely to make holiday appearances on my table this season.

      Reply
    56. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      November 23, 2015 at 6:14 pm

      I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/Shockinglydlish/status/668930393244958721

      Reply
    57. Kelly D says

      November 23, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      tweet
      https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/668873517178470401

      Reply
    58. Kelly D says

      November 23, 2015 at 2:26 pm

      My family would enjoy this dish! I would also like to try the Crunchy Baked Ranch Chicken recipe from their site.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        November 23, 2015 at 4:56 pm

        Ooooo! Yes! It looks fantastic!

        Reply
    59. Elena says

      November 23, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/668870710832435200

      Reply
    60. Elena says

      November 23, 2015 at 2:16 pm

      I would love try this recipe

      Reply
    61. Amy Stafford says

      November 23, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      This dish does look easy, creamy and delicious. Perfect to include in my Thanksgiving menu.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        November 23, 2015 at 4:57 pm

        I agree! Thanks, Amy!

        Reply
    62. Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says

      November 23, 2015 at 12:38 pm

      Adding ranch seasoning to potatoes is always a good idea, especially when cheese is involved! This dish looks fantastic!

      Reply
    63. Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says

      November 23, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      Cheesy potatoes are THE best! This gratin would be a delicious addition to any holiday meal!

      Reply
    64. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

      November 23, 2015 at 11:30 am

      My husband and son are ranch obsessed, they would go crazy for this gratin. It looks great for weeknights, but even good enough for holidays!

      Reply
    65. Tonia from TheGunnySack says

      November 23, 2015 at 11:13 am

      I love adding powdered ranch to my recipes. It is alway stocked in my panty!

      Reply

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