Who can resist the tantalizing aroma of crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and creamy ranch dressing swirled throughout tender potatoes? Say hello to the ultimate comfort food: bacon cheddar ranch potato salad! This classic dish combines simple, wholesome ingredients that come together to create a side dish or main course that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're firing up the grill for a backyard barbecue, planning a potluck, or just looking for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal, this salad is sure to hit the spot.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BACON AND RANCH POTATO SALAD
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
CHEDDAR BACON RANCH POTATO SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For every heaping tablespoon of mayo use 1 heaping tsp of Kraft Cheddar Bacon Ranch Salad Dressing mix together. Once the potato's are cooked to the consistency you prefer. Chill until cool. Then mix everything together and chill until ready to eat!
KRISTEN'S BACON RANCH POTATO SALAD
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
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
RANCH POTATO SALAD
I make this creamy potato salad with cheese, bacon and ranch salad dressing. My sister asked for the recipe as soon as she tried it. -Lynn Breunig, Wind Lake, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 20-25 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients (dressing will be thick). Drain potatoes and cut into cubes; add to the dressing and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
BACON CHEDDAR RANCH POTATO SALAD
This is everyone in my house's favorite summertime salad. It's just as good if you use your favorite pasta instead of potatoes. :) Cooking time includes chilling.
Provided by StaciJane
Categories Potato
Time 2h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil the potatoes until tender and rinse under cold water. Mix the mayo, ranch dressing mix and mustard until blended. Combine the remaining ingredients and chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.7, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 190.7, Sodium 634.8, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 17.1
BACON CHEDDAR RANCH POTATO CASSEROLE
This is such a quick and easy recipe..I also use the ready to use bacon or use Hormel Real bacon bits.
Provided by Parkers Mom
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook potatoes until tender;drain and place in 9x13 casserole dish.
- Mix mayo,milk and ranch dip package together,pour over potatoes and toss.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and add bacon.
- Bake at 350 for 30 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 235, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 5
LOADED BACON, CHEDDAR, AND RANCH POTATOES
Best potatoes you will ever make, guaranteed! This recipe feeds a lot of people. I took it to a potluck and the pan came home licked clean, literally! People were going back for seconds and thirds and disappointed when it was all gone. This is a totally addictive potato recipe, you just can't stop eating them! It's a cinch to toss together and goes great with chicken, beef or pork, heck it would even make your sneakers taste good. Recipe can easily be halved to feed a family of four.
Provided by Barbi
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Hash Brown Potato Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13X9-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Combine hash browns, sour cream, bacon, ranch mix, and 1 cup Cheddar cheese in a large bowl; stir until well mixed. Spread into baking pan; cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese evenly across potatoes. Bake until cheese is bubble and lightly browned around the edges, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.1 g, Sodium 802.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, crisp bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Allow the potato salad to cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
- If you're making the potato salad ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve the potato salad with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include additional cheese, bacon, green onions, or hard-boiled eggs.
Conclusion:
This bacon cheddar ranch potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's loaded with flavor and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new potato salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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