Loaded Ranch Potato Salad- Single Batch

By SuzyHomemakerGoneBad

This loaded potato salad has the added flavor of ranch dressing. If you're going to go to the work of making this, you may as well make a decent-sized batch for some leftovers, so this recipe has been doubled from the original. Modified from Food.com #390145

Ingredients

• 3lbs3 lbs red potatoes, scrubbed and diced into bite-sized pieces
• 1cup1 cup sour cream
• 1cup1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4cup1/4 cup ranch dressing mix
• 1pound1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled*
• 2cups2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1bunch1 bunch green onions, finely sliced

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

Boil potatoes in slightly salted water for about 20 minutes until fork tender in thickest part. Alternately, the potatoes can be cooked in a pressure cooker on high for 5 minutes, using just enough water to cover the potatoes.

In a large bowl, mix the ranch seasoning with sour cream and mayonnaise and refrigerate.

When potatoes are al dente, remove from heat and drain,.

Place drained potatoes in bowl with ranch mixture and carefully turn to coat.

*Bacon can be baked on an aluminum-lined pan, with the oven preheated to 400 degrees. Bake for approximately 17-21 minutes (keep a close eye on it, as it can go from chewy to burnt quite quickly, and time varies with bacon brands).
Sprinkle bacon bits, green onion and cheese over the top and gently combine through the entire mixture.

Serve slightly warm or chill for later.