Description
Enjoy the creamy and savory flavors of Bacon Ranch Potato Salad. This dish combines tender Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy bacon, and a zesty ranch dressing, making it a must-have for picnics or potlucks. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s a delightful addition to any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds baby/petite Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 (12 ounce) package bacon (cut into small pieces)
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 tablespoons bacon fat (from frying the bacon)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Slice the potatoes in half and place them in a pot. Cover with water and boil on high heat until tender for about 15 minutes after boiling starts. Drain and cool under cold water for a few minutes, then return to pot and toss with vinegar. Let cool for around 15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat for dressing.
- Prepare the remaining ingredients and mix the dressing in a medium bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Once the potatoes are cool, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Combine with dressing, scallions, cheddar, and bacon. Taste before adding extra salt due to the salty ranch dressing mix and bacon.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for one hour if desired.
Notes
Make sure to cool the potatoes properly for the best texture.
Feel free to add additional ingredients like eggs or pickles for variation.
This dish can be made a day in advance to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg