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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Jalapeño Popper-Inspired Potato Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 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 26%
- Protein 20.0 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 36.53 g 13%
- Total Fat 32.44 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 14.28 g High 71%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 72.35 mg High 24%
- Sodium 564.26 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 2.86 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 2.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 398.42 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 816.87 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 3.18 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 34.8 mg Good Source 39%
- Vitamin D 0.29 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Creamy Jalapeño Popper-Inspired Potato Salad healthy?
- Creamy Jalapeño Popper-Inspired Potato Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 510.19 calories and 20.0 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 564.26 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.28 g (71% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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