Creamy Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

Creamy Bacon Ranch Potato Salad is an easy to make side dish that's perfect for bringing with you to all of your picnics and potlucks this summer! Honestly, this potato salad is delicious all year long. After all, it's always a good time to indulge in tender potatoes tossed with bacon, ranch, and cheddar cheese!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon ranch potato salad, potato salad

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 415kcal

Author Jennifer

Ingredients

2 ½ lbs. small red potatoes
3 teaspoons salt
1 lbs. bacon strips finely chopped
2 cups ranch dressing
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
scallions for topping

Instructions

Cut each red potato into 4 cubes.
Place potatoes in a 6-qt. pot; add water to just cover the potatoes. Add salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes and run cold water over them until potatoes are cooled.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Chop bacon.
In a large bowl, add potatoes, ranch dressing, bacon and cheese. Mix together. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Top with more bacon, cheese and scallions before serving.

Notes

STORE: Place leftover potato salad in an airtight container and store in refrigerator up to 4 days.

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