Best 7 Awesome Cookout Bacon Ranch Potato Salad Recipes

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In the realm of cookout favorites, "awesome cookout bacon ranch potato salad" reigns supreme. This iconic dish tantalizes taste buds with its irresistible blend of creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and a symphony of herbs and spices. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a summer picnic, or simply craving a comforting side dish, this potato salad promises to elevate your culinary experience to new heights. So, let's embark on a delightful journey as we explore a recipe that will transform your cookout into an unforgettable feast.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KRISTEN'S BACON RANCH POTATO SALAD



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This is the easiest recipe because it can be altered in so many ways. Add a little taco seasoning to spice it up -- or you can add other veggies for texture.

Provided by KristenB

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 484.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 83.1 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 1101.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

BACON RANCH POTATO SALAD



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A creamy and delicious potato salad with amazing ranch flavor and bacon! This is the perfect side to take to a potluck and is sure to be a huge hit!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds potatoes (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 container sour cream (16 oz.)
1 package ranch dressing mix (1 oz. )
1 1/4 cups bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 bunches green onions (thinly sliced)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat add the potatoes and reduce the heat to medium high and boil for 12-15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the sour cream and ranch packet until blended. In a large bowl, add potatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese and green onions. Stir in the sour cream ranch mixture until blended and coated well. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 458 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BACON AND RANCH POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds whole fingerling potatoes
Kosher salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
3 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool completely. Slice the potatoes into bite-size pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, Parmesan, chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper and mix until well blended. Taste and season with salt if needed.
  • Add the potatoes to the bowl along with most of the bacon and scallions (reserve some of the bacon and scallions for a garnish) and gently mix. Transfer to a serving bowl or cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with the reserved bacon and scallions before serving.

AWESOME BACON RANCH POTATO SALAD



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We love this easy-to-make potato salad! A friend of mine at work gave me the idea, and I've played around with this recipe to get it just right. YUMMY!

Provided by Photo Momma

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 -6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup bacon bits (real bacon bits or pieces)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
0.5 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes and drain.
  • Add sour cream, mayonnaise, bacon bits, and ranch dressing mix.
  • Salt and pepper as desired.
  • This is great served warm or cold! Enjoy!

BACON-RANCH POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix 2/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 2 chopped scallions, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt and pepper. Toss with 2 pounds boiled cubed red potatoes. Top with 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled.

POTATO AND BACON SALAD



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This is a creamy potato salad made with bacon and Dijon mustard that's great the second day too.

Provided by readernut

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 eggs
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, or to taste
1 cup mayonnaise
3 stalks celery, minced
2 pounds small potatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool.
  • Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and place in a bowl of cold water to cool.
  • Peel the eggs, and place 3 of them into a large bowl. Reserve the rest for later. Mash the eggs in the bowl with a fork. Stir in the mustard, mayonnaise, celery, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Cook bacon slices in the microwave for about 4 minutes, until crisp, or fry in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble 2 of the bacon slices into the mayonnaise mixture. Reserve the rest for garnish.
  • Peel and chop the potatoes, and stir into the bowl until evenly coated. Slice the 2 remaining eggs, and place on top of the salad. Crumble the remaining bacon over the eggs, then sprinkle parsley over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 131.8 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 419.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

YOU'RE-BACON-ME-CRAZY POTATO SALAD



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It isn't a summer cookout without potato salad, but the stuff from the deli just isn't our thing. I toyed with many recipes until I developed this one. Now if I even mention grilling or barbecuing, it's my family's top request for a side. -Paul Cogswell, League City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 teaspoons salt
1 pound bacon strips, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard
3/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Add salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; reserve 4 tablespoons bacon drippings. Cook and stir onion in reserved drippings until browned, 6-8 minutes., Reserve 1/4 cup cooked bacon for topping. Add onion, drippings, celery and remaining bacon to potatoes., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and seasonings. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, about 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 36g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 1147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality bacon.
  • If you don't have ranch dressing mix, you can make your own by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, chives, and parsley.
  • If you want a more creamy potato salad, add an extra 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.
  • If you want a more tangy potato salad, add an extra 1/4 cup of vinegar.
  • If you want a more smoky potato salad, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
  • Serve the potato salad immediately or chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Bacon ranch potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover bacon and potatoes. This potato salad is also a great make-ahead dish, so you can have it ready for your next party or picnic.

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