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If you need a crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish for the 4th of July that actually comes together fast, these grilled ranch potato caprese skewers are it! The Little Potato Company’s NEW A Little Homestyle Ranch Kit gets threaded onto skewers with juicy cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, then grilled until blistered and finished with basil and balsamic glaze. They’re colorful, they’re easy, and they disappear fast.

Skewers with roasted baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze arranged on a white plate.
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A Note From Kristen

The ranch seasoning from the kit does a lot of the work here. You cook the Little Potatoes in the microwave per the directions, let them cool just enough to handle, then build your skewers. A few minutes on the grill and you’re done. I love how the ranch flavor pairs with the brightness of the tomatoes and the creamy mozzarella. It’s a combination that reads fancy but takes almost no effort. These are also naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, which makes them a great option when you’re feeding a mixed crowd at a backyard cookout. Enjoy!
~Kristen

Skewers with cherry tomatoes, baby potatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves drizzled with balsamic glaze on a white plate.
A container of The Little Potato Co. Homestyle Ranch fresh potatoes with seasoning pack on a wooden surface—perfect for quick 5-minute meals or pairing with caprese skewers for a delicious, plant-based flavor.

Key Ingredient Notes

A few quick notes on the ingredients that matter most. Find the full ingredient list and instructions in the recipe card below.

  • The Little Potato Company A Little Homestyle Ranch Microwave Ready Kit: The base of this recipe. The Little Potatoes come pre-washed and cook in the microwave in five minutes. The included ranch seasoning pack is what gives these skewers their flavor.
  • Cherry Tomatoes: Use the ripest ones you can find. They blister beautifully on the grill.
  • Ciliegine Mozzarella: These are the small, cherry-sized mozzarella balls. If you’re keeping this strictly vegetarian, look for rennet-free. Alternatively, you can use mozzarella cut into cubes.
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Just a light brush before grilling to prevent sticking.
  • Fresh Basil and Balsamic Glaze: Added at the end for the perfect finishing touch!
Skewers with grilled baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella are garnished with fresh basil leaves and drizzled with balsamic glaze on a white plate.
A package of The Little Potato Co. Homestyle Ranch potatoes sits on a wooden table next to a plate of skewered potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.

01

PREPARE RANCH POTATOES

Prepare the Ranch Potatoes according to the package directions. Let cool just until they’re comfortable to handle.

A plastic container filled with seasoned baby potatoes sits on a wooden surface.

02

ASSEMBLE SKEWERS

Thread the skewers, alternating 1 cherry tomato, 1 potato, 1 mozzarella ball, 1 potato, and 1 cherry tomato. Repeat until the skewers are full.

Four skewers on a white plate, each with cherry tomatoes, baby potatoes, and mozzarella balls, placed on a wooden surface.

03

BRUSH SKEWERS WITH OIL

Lightly brush the skewers with oil.

Wooden skewers with baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls arranged on a white plate, drizzled with olive oil.

04

GRILL THE SKEWERS

Grill over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tomatoes are lightly blistered and everything is heated through. Alternatively, cook on a lightly greased grill pan over medium heat.

Skewers with cherry tomatoes, small potatoes, and mozzarella balls are being grilled on a barbecue.

05

SERVE

Transfer to a serving platter. Top with fresh basil and drizzle generously with balsamic glaze just before serving.

Skewers with cherry tomatoes, baby potatoes, and mozzarella balls, garnished with basil leaves and drizzled with balsamic glaze, served on a white plate.

Kristen’s Top Tips

  • Let the Little Potatoes cool for a few minutes before threading.
  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes before grilling so they don’t burn.
  • Don’t overcrowd the skewers. A tomato, potato, mozzarella, potato, tomato pattern keeps things even and makes sure everything cooks at the same rate.
  • Grill over medium heat only. High heat will scorch the tomatoes before the mozzarella has a chance to warm through.
  • Add the balsamic glaze right before serving, not before grilling. It’ll burn on the grill!
Skewers with roasted baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves, drizzled with balsamic glaze on a white plate.

Variations

For a vegan version, swap the mozzarella for extra-firm tofu cubes. Press the tofu well before marinating so it holds up on the skewer. You can also make these on a stovetop grill pan over medium heat if you don’t have access to an outdoor grill! Same result, just a little less char.

Skewers with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and small potatoes, garnished with basil leaves and drizzled with balsamic glaze on a white plate.

Ways to Serve It

A package of The Little Potato Co. Homestyle Ranch potatoes sits next to skewers with cooked potatoes, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, and balsamic drizzle on a white plate.

Storage Tips

Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on a grill pan or in a low oven. The mozzarella won’t be as creamy reheated, so these are best enjoyed fresh off the grill.

Skewers with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on a white plate atop a wooden surface.

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Skewers with roasted baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze arranged on a white plate.

Grilled Ranch Potato Caprese Skewers

Author: Kristen Wood
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Grilled Ranch Potato Caprese Skewers combine The Little Potato Company Homestyle Ranch Kit with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze for an easy summer appetizer or side.
Servings 4 servings
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian-Inspired
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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Ingredients

  • 1 package The Little Potato Company A Little Homestyle Ranch

    Microwave Ready Kit

     prepared according to package directions
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces ciliegine mozzarella cherry-sized mozzarella balls, drained; use rennet-free if vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
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Method

  1. Prepare the Ranch Potatoes according to package directions and allow them to cool just enough to handle comfortably.
    A plastic container filled with seasoned baby potatoes sits on a wooden surface.
  2. Assemble the skewers by threading 1 cherry tomato, 1 potato, 1 mozzarella ball, 1 potato, and 1 cherry tomato onto each skewer. Repeat the pattern until each skewer is full, then repeat with the remaining skewers.
    Four skewers on a white plate, each with cherry tomatoes, baby potatoes, and mozzarella balls, placed on a wooden surface.
  3. Lightly brush the assembled skewers with oil.
    Wooden skewers with baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls arranged on a white plate, drizzled with olive oil.
  4. Grill over medium heat for 2-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tomatoes are lightly blistered and everything is warmed through. Alternatively, cook on a lightly greased grill pan on the stovetop over medium heat.
    Skewers with cherry tomatoes, small potatoes, and mozzarella balls are being grilled on a barbecue.
  5. Arrange the skewers on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh basil, and drizzle generously with balsamic glaze just before serving.
    Skewers with cherry tomatoes, baby potatoes, and mozzarella balls, garnished with basil leaves and drizzled with balsamic glaze, served on a white plate.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute extra-firm tofu cubes for the mozzarella.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes before grilling.
If you don’t have access to ciliegine mozzarella, you can also use mozzarella cut into cubes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on a grill pan or in a low oven until warmed through. While still delicious, the mozzarella won’t be quite as soft and creamy after reheating, so these skewers are best enjoyed fresh off the grill!
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Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories207kcalCarbohydrates8gProtein11gFat16gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat0.4gMonounsaturated Fat3gCholesterol20mgSodium53mgPotassium263mgFiber1gSugar4gVitamin A658IUVitamin C27mgCalcium218mgIron1mg

Nutritional information is automatically calculated using a third-party calculator and is an estimate only.

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Kristen is a writer, photographer, recipe developer, and certified functional nutrition expert. She is also the author of Fermented Hot Sauce Cookbook, Vegetarian Family Cookbook, and Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners. Her work has been featured in various print and online publications including Elle, NBC, Chicago Sun-Times, Martha Stewart, MSN, New York Daily News, Healthline, and many more. Kristen is also a syndicated writer for The Associated Press.

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