Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

5 from 4 votes

A creamy and delicious potato salad with amazing ranch flavor and bacon! This is the perfect side to take to a potluck and is sure to be a huge hit!

Prep Time20

Refrigerate time2

Total Time2 20

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon ranch potato salad, crack potato salad, potato salad, potato salad recipe

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 ¼ cups bacon cooked and crumbled
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
⅓ cup sliced green onions
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Fill a large pot with water and add 2 pounds red potatoes,. Bring the water and potatoes to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-high and continue to boil for 12-15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and rinse the potatoes under cold water.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup mayonnaise, and 1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix until combined.
In a large bowl, add the cooked and drained potato pieces, 1 ¼ cups bacon, 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, and ⅓ cup sliced green onions.
Stir in the sour cream mixture until blended and coated well. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving! Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving and enjoy!

Notes

Leftover Instructions

Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container or tightly covered with Saran Wrap. Potato salad keeps for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

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