Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato Salad

Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato Salad is both easy and delicious! Homemade ranch dresses roasted baby potatoes, crispy bacon, sliced green onions and sharp cheddar cheese.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon, buttermilk, cheddar cheese, potato salad, ranch, redskin potato, side dish

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 30

Additional Time 30

Total Time 2

Servings servings

Calories 259

Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

3 pounds baby redskin potatoes washed and towel dried
1.5 tablespoon olive oil
kosher salt
8 slices center cut bacon cooked and crumbled plus
1 tablespoon bacon fat reserved
3 green onions sliced
1/2 cup ranch dressing more or less to taste
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400℉ (or 200℃).
Place the potatoes onto a rimmed metal sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, season with 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt.
Roast for 30 minutes or until fork tender. Allow the potatoes to cool completely before assembling the potato salad.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop.
Cut larger potatoes in half and add to a large bowl Add in the reserved bacon fat and toss to coat.
Next add in the chopped bacon, green onions, cheddar and ranch. Toss until even coated.
Serve immediately at room temperature or chill until ready to serve.

Notes

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