Description
A flavorful twist on classic potato salad, combining crispy bacon, creamy ranch dressing, and fresh green onions for a perfect summer side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds red potatoes, diced
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the red potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt, then cut them into bite-sized cubes.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, adding salt.
- Boil the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, until fork-tender.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat for the bacon.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, about 6-8 minutes, then crumble.
- Combine ranch dressing and sour cream in a large bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Drain the potatoes and cool slightly, then mix with the dressing.
- Add the crumbled bacon, green onions, and cheddar cheese. Stir gently.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, adjusting as necessary.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Feel free to personalize the flavors with additional ingredients like spices or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potato salad, bacon, ranch, side dish, summer salad