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Cracked Out Potato Salad

Barbara
Potato salad so good it's as addictive as crack. Bacon, potato, cheese, sour cream, I mean what's not to love?
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cool & Refrigerate 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 large russett potatoes
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Ranch seasoning
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, reserve some for garnish
  • 6 strips cooked and crumbled bacon, reserve some for garnish
  • 4 stalks sliced green onion, white and green parts separated
  • salt & freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook bacon till crisp. Crumble and set aside.
  • Rinse potatoes and place them in a large saucepan. Cover with water.
  • Cover pan and bring water to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Cook for 30-45 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
  • Remove potatoes and allow them to cool to room temperature.
  • Once potatoes are cool enough to handle peel and cut them into ½ inch thick slices.
  • Place sliced potatoes in a large mixing bowl and add sour cream, mayo, Ranch seasoning, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon and the white parts of the onions.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Taste and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to combine.
  • Garnish with reserved shredded cheese, crumbled bacon and the green tops of the onions to serve.
Keyword bacon, cheddar cheese, potato