Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad

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This jalapeno popper potato salad has the heat, the salty bacon, the cheese, and the creamy ranch-seasoned dressing that put jalapeno poppers top of mind. Bacon and potatoes roast at the same time, making prep easier.

overhead view of potato salad in blue bowl with cheese and jalapeno slices
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8 to 10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 to 10 servings

  • 10 slices bacon

  • 3 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix, divided

  • 1 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish if desired

  • 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped, plus more for garnish

  • 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos, plus 1 tablespoon juice from jar

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 8 ounces sour cream

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil or parchment. Arrange bacon in a single layer on a prepared pan. Add potatoes to the second pan and toss with oil, 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper until well coated. 

  2. Bake both pans in the preheated oven. Cook bacon until crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove bacon to cool on a rack. Cook potatoes until browned and tender, 5 to 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven to cool.

  3. Crumble bacon, reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish, and set the remaining bacon aside.

  4. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, add to a large bowl. Add reserved bacon, green onions, jalapenos, pickled jalapenos, jalapeno brine, cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and remaining ranch seasoning. Stir until well combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with reserved bacon, jalapenos, and green onion.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

464 Calories
30g Fat
32g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 464
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 39%
Saturated Fat 12g 58%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 972mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 268mg 21%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 944mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.