Dutch oven potatoes seem like only a camping meal but can be made any time of year and even in the oven! This potato recipe is a popular one for good reason. It is so simple to make and the dutch oven adds the perfect temperature to melting and cooking the potatoes just right. Combined these ingredients together and you will have one amazingly delicious side dish! This popular dutch oven dish can be made in a variety of ways. But I am not kidding, these potatoes really are famous in our family. They are by far the best I have ever had. I especially like them the best with a little homemade ranch dressing. But even without the ranch dressing, these potatoes can stand on their own.
Dutch Oven Roasted Potatoes Ingredients
Besides the main ingredient, potatoes, the essential ingredients are bacon and onion. The bacon flavors from the greases also give the potatoes and onions a rich, hearty flavor. The onion also seasons the potatoes. In addition to these three basic ingredients, most recipes include seasonings and cheese.
Potatoes – We like to use russet potatoes or red potatoes. Yukon gold and red potatoes are softer and sometimes become mushy. Clean the potatoes ahead of time then slice each potato into round slices. Onion – Dice the onion into small pieces. The onion will be cooked in some grease to absorb the flavoring. If you have picky eaters that don’t like onions, cut the onion in large slices, instead of dice, so they can easily be removed. Bacon – Cut the bacon strips into fourths. Seasoning salt – This is a MUST-have pantry staple to add to your pantry seasonings. Garlic powder – Add your favorite garlic flavoring with garlic powder from your pantry ingredients. Cream of chicken – This is a secret and hidden ingredient that takes the potatoes to the next level. We add this to give the potatoes a creamier texture. This isn’t necessary, more of a personal preference. Cream of Mushroom soup or Cream of Celery soup can also be used. Cheddar cheese – Shredded cheese will melt over top and throughout the potato layers making the potatoes a cheesy deliciousness in every bite! Charcoal briquettes – These will be placed on the outside of the dutch oven. Place 15 on the bottom of the dutch oven and 15 on the top of the lid when it is closed.
How To Make Easy Dutch Oven Potatoes
These dutch oven-roasted potatoes are simple to make! Simply warm up the dutch oven, cook the main ingredients, then season, and add cheese and cream of chicken soup. The dutch oven will do all the work as you enjoy family and friends around the campfire!
Storing Leftovers and Reheating Cheesy Potatoes
Usually, there are hardly any leftover potatoes from our meals but when there are they are easy to store. Simply place the leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for five to six days or until they are gone. Reheating the potatoes takes just a few minutes in the microwave or warming them on the stovetop in a saucepan. We want to hear from you! Please leave a review. Rate and Review
