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Creamy Loaded Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

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A rich and tangy potato salad featuring Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy ranch-sour cream dressing. This comfort food classic is perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, boiled and cubed
  • 4 Large Eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound Thick-Cut Bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Dill Pickle Relish (Optional)
  • Salt, for boiling water

Instructions

  1. Wash and cube the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water by an inch, add salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and let steam in a colander for 5 minutes.
  2. While potatoes cook, fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (4-5 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces once cool.
  3. Hard-boil eggs by placing them in cold water, bringing to a boil, removing from heat, and letting sit for 10 minutes. Cool in an ice bath, peel, and chop.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, sour cream, and garlic powder. Adjust consistency with a teaspoon of milk or water if too thick.
  5. Transfer warm potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Pour half the dressing over the warm potatoes and toss gently to allow absorption. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  6. Once potatoes have cooled slightly, add remaining dressing, crumbled bacon, chopped eggs, shredded cheese, and green onions. Fold gently until coated.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Do not skip the warm toss step; warm potatoes absorb the dressing better than cold ones. Ensure bacon is crispy to maintain texture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Do not freeze as the texture of the potatoes will become grainy.

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