Creamy Jalapeño Popper-Inspired Potato Salad
Creamy Jalapeño Popper-Inspired Potato Salad melds crisp bacon, sharp Cheddar, and cool sour cream-mayo dressing with a bright, two-layer jalapeño heat from fresh and pickled chiles. Ranch seasoning and green onions add savory tang and freshness, while roasted red potatoes bring a tender, hearty bite. Perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or as a bold side at dinner alongside grilled mains.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil or parchment. Arrange the bacon in a single layer on one prepared pan. Place the potatoes on the second pan and toss with oil, 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 2
Bake both pans in the preheated oven. Cook the bacon until crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a rack to cool. Continue baking the potatoes until browned and tender, 5 to 10 minutes more. Remove both from the oven to cool.
- 3
Crumble the bacon, set aside 1 tablespoon for garnish, and reserve the remaining bacon.
- 4
When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, transfer them to a large bowl. Add the reserved bacon, green onions, jalapenos, pickled jalapenos, jalapeno brine, cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and the remaining ranch seasoning. Stir until well combined. Serve right away, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with the reserved bacon, jalapenos, and green onion.
- Calories 510.19 kcal High
- Protein 20.0 g Good Source
- Carbs 36.53 g Moderate
- Total Fat 32.44 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.28 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 72.35 mg High
- Sodium 564.26 mg High
- Fiber 2.86 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.54 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.09 g Low Source
- Calcium 383.77 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source
- Potassium 816.87 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 3.18 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 35.12 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Creamy Jalapeño Popper Inspired Potato Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Green Onion, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 510.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Jalapeño Popper-Inspired Potato Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Creamy Jalapeño Popper-Inspired Potato Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Green Onion, Jalapeño Pepper, Mayonnaise. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Jalapeño Popper-Inspired Potato Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 510.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Jalapeño Popper-Inspired Potato Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
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