Bacon Ranch Potato Salad Recipe
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Bacon Ranch Potato Salad Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by cutting red potatoes into chunks and boiling them until they are fork-tender but not falling apart. After boiling, the potatoes are chilled thoroughly to ensure the salad maintains a firm texture. The dressing is made by blending mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch seasoning, which provides a creamy, herbaceous base with a touch of tang. Crispy crumbled bacon is mixed into the dressing, adding smoky, savory flavor and a bit of crunch. Green onions provide a fresh, mild onion note and a slight crisp garnish.
This potato salad has a cool, creamy texture balanced by the herb and bacon flavors. It complements grilled meats or can be served as a filling salad on its own at gatherings.
Serving the salad immediately after dressing keeps the potatoes from becoming mushy and maintains the best texture.
Ingredients
- 5 lbs potato red
- 1 1/4 c. mayonnaise
- 1 1/4 c. sour cream
- 4 Tbsp ranch seasoning mix Hidden Valley Original brand
- 1/2 c. Bacon cooked and crumbled
- green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Clean and cut potatoes into chunks. Place in a large pot of cold water and boil for 7-10 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Do not overcook them!
- Rinse potatoes in cold water. Place potatoes in fridge until completely cooled.
- Mix mayo, sour cream Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning Mix, and bacon together in a small bowl.
- After the potatoes are cold mix with dressing. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 754mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 949mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 183IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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