Description
This Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad is a delightful blend of creamy and crispy textures, featuring tender roasted potatoes tossed in a rich, cheesy dressing with a spicy kick from fresh jalapeños. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from crispy bacon and a burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- Jalapeños: 2 fresh jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- Bacon: 6 slices, cooked and crumbled
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- Cream Cheese: 4 ounces, softened
- Sour Cream: 1/2 cup
- Mayonnaise: 1/4 cup
- Green Onions: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and fork-tender, stirring halfway through.
- While the potatoes are roasting, in a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and half of the cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Once the potatoes are done, let them cool slightly before adding them to the creamy mixture along with the diced jalapeños, crumbled bacon, and green onions. Stir gently to combine.
- Transfer the potato salad to a serving dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance; just keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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