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!

Is anyone else struggling to get through these last couple days of school? I have been counting down the minutes that my kids get out of school. I am pretty sure that I am just as excited as they are about school being out. But then I remember that I am now the responsible parent and so I drag myself out of bed. But I keep telling myself it is only two more days and I can do it!
I am ready for summer. And I am ready for all of the barbecues! It is my favorite part of summer. I LOVE finding new side dishes to take. And this Bacon Ranch Potato Salad will blow your mind!

I love the bacon ranch combo. Ranch is one of our favorites! And when you add bacon to anything it makes it amazing. But as soon as I had my first bite of this potato salad I was amazed. This is the best potato salad that I have had to date. It has simple and delicious ingredients and comes together in no time at all.
You guys are going to love it! I promise that it will become a favorite and be the perfect side for your next potluck!

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Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 pounds peeled potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ▢ 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
- ▢ 1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix
- ▢ 1 ¼ cups bacon cooked and crumbled
- ▢ 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ▢ 2 bunches sliced green onions,
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat add 2 pounds peeled 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 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream and 1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix until blended.
- In a large bowl, add the cooked and drained potato pieces, 1 ¼ cups bacon , 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese , and 2 bunches sliced green onions, Stir in the sour cream ranch mixture until blended and coated well.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving!
Nutrition
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Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 2 pounds peeled potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
- 1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix
- 1 ¼ cups bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 bunches sliced green onions,
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat add 2 pounds peeled 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 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream and 1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix until blended.
- In a large bowl, add the cooked and drained potato pieces, 1 ¼ cups bacon , 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese , and 2 bunches sliced green onions, Stir in the sour cream ranch mixture until blended and coated well.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving!
Nutrition
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