How to Make Kristen's Bacon Ranch Potato Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer gatherings and cookouts just wouldn't be the same without a classic potato salad on the menu. And if you're looking to elevate your potato salad game, Kristen's Bacon Ranch Potato Salad is here to steal the show. This recipe takes the traditional potato salad and jazzes it up with the irresistible flavor combination of bacon and ranch, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite at any gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
  • 1 ¼ cups cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 bunches green onions, thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, then run under cold water until cool.
  • Combine the sour cream and ranch dressing mix in a small bowl until well-blended. Transfer the potatoes, bacon, Cheddar cheese, and green onions to a large bowl. Stir in the sour cream mixture until well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    484 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 1101mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 307mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 956mg