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Creamy Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

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A quick and easy creamy bacon ranch potato salad perfect for summer cookouts, combining tender potatoes with a tangy ranch dressing and crispy bacon bits.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, washed and cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 cup crispy cooked bacon bits (about 4 ounces)
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery (optional but recommended)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the cut potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are just tender when pierced with a fork, about 12-15 minutes. Start checking at 12 minutes to avoid mushy potatoes.
  2. Drain potatoes in a colander and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment to speed cooling and prevent steaming.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, apple cider vinegar, and yellow mustard until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Add the cooled potatoes to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold to coat all the potatoes without breaking them up too much.
  5. Stir in chopped celery, green onions, and crispy bacon bits. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  6. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste, mix again, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
  7. Give the salad a gentle stir before serving. If it looks dry after chilling, add a little extra mayo or sour cream and fold in.

Notes

Do not overcook potatoes to avoid mushiness. Let potatoes cool completely before mixing with dressing to prevent watery salad. Chill salad for at least 1 hour for best flavor. Use quality bacon bits for best smoky crunch. Adjust salt after combining all ingredients as ranch seasoning may add enough salt.

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