5 from 12 votes
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Salad combines tender boiled red potatoes with creamy ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions. The potatoes offer a hearty texture, while the ranch dressing adds tang and creaminess. Cheddar adds richness and sharpness, balanced by the smoky bacon. It’s a satisfying side dish suitable for picnics, barbecues, or casual gatherings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs red potato diced into bite size chunks (about 1-inch, petite
- 2/3 cup Hidden Valley® Simply Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup cheddar cheese I used medium, shredded
- 6 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled (about 1/2 cup
- 1/3 cup green onion chopped
- salt optional
- black pepper optional
Instructions
- Cook potatoes in boiling water: Add potatoes to a pot. Add enough water to cover potatoes by about 2-inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce heat to medium and allow to boil until potatoes are fully tender, about 10 minutes.
- Drain potatoes: Carefully pour potatoes into a colander to drain. Set aside to cool (to speed cool them run them under cold water until cool).
- Toss potatoes with dressing, and mix-ins: Pour cooled potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add in ranch, cheddar, bacon and green onions, toss to coat.
- Season as desired: season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve or cover and chill up to 1 day (if you like the bacon crispy wait to add it until ready to serve).
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Notes
- Reserve some bacon and green onions for garnish to add texture and visual appeal when serving.