Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad
This Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad takes the classic comfort of potato salad and gives it a bold twist with smoky bacon, tangy pickled jalapeños, and cheddar cheese.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Chilling Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 246kcal
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1/3 cup pickled jalapeños diced
- 1 fresh jalapeno diced and seeds removed
- 6 strips crispy bacon chopped
- 1/3 cup green onion diced (mostly green, some white parts)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons juice from jar of pickled jalapeños
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning dry
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH salt and black pepper
Clean the potatoes well. Put them in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes, or until tender when poked with a fork (cooking time will vary based on the size of the potatoes).
Drain and let cool. Once cool to touch, peel the potatoes and cube them.
In a large bowl, combine all of the remaining ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Add the potatoes to the bowl and stir gently to coat evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning, as needed.
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg