How to make Easy Creamy Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

Hi friends! Memorial day is less than a week away, and there are two side dishes that should definitely be on your menu. Those two side dishes are: Pasta Salad & Potato Salad! A week ago, I shared a recipe for a delicious summer pasta salad, and today I’m going to share a recipe for a Potato Salad… Not just any potato salad, but a creamy Bacon Ranch Potato Salad!

Usually when I make potato salad, I stick to my original stick, but a few weeks ago I decided to try something new. While grocery shopping, at my local grocery store, I noticed several potato salads in the deli, but one definitely caught my eye. It was a cheddar ranch potato salad. I asked to try it, and I’m glad I did- because had I bought it, I would have been disappointed. The potato salad had been quite vinegary ( I hope that’s a word), and I couldn’t taste a bit or ranch. It was sad.

Later on that day, I decided to experiment and make my own cheddar ranch potato salad. I added more bacon and ranch to my potato salad than cheese, so I call it Bacon Ranch Potato Salad.

Here’s the recipe

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Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

This bacon ranch potato salad is the perfect side dish for a summer day! Bring to a backyard BBQ or make for a mid-day snack. It’s delicious and refreshing!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Bacon Ranch Potato Salad, party dish, summer

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

• 7 russet potatoes peeled and cubed
• ½ to 1 cup ranch dressing your favorite brand
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp ranch seasoning
• ½ lb bacon
• ½ cup chopped green onions
• 1/3 cup shredded cheese your favorite kind

Instructions

• Wash and scrub the potatoes clean before using. Then, peel and cube the potatoes. Toss them in a casserole dish.
• Drizzle potatoes with olive oil.
• Then, pour 1 packet of ranch seasoning on the potatoes. Mix with (cleahands until potatoes are covered.
• Bake the potatoes at 350 degrees until they’re fork-tender.
• While the potatoes are baking, fry up the bacon. I used turkey bacon, but you can use whatever kind you like.
• In a bowl, add potatoes and drizzle with ranch dressing and green onions. Mix until well-coated.
• Transfer potato salad to a different bowl. Top with shredded cheese (I used sharp cheddar), crumbled bacon, and green onions.
• Chill & serve!

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