Description
This is not your usual mustard mayo potato salad. These potatoes are slathered in a rich ranch dressing and bacon pieces. My family and friends love this potato salad! It is requested at every cook-out.
Ingredients
- 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- ¾ cup chopped green onion
- 1 pound bacon slices
- 5 pounds unpeeled red potatoes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add whole potatoes
- and cook until tender
- 15 to 20 minutes. Drain
- run under cold water to cool
- and chop into 1 inch cubes. Transfer to a large serving bowl
- and refrigerate until completely chilled
- about 2 hours.
- In a small bowl
- stir together the ranch dressing mix
- mayonnaise and green onion. Cover
- and refrigerate for about 2 hours to blend flavors.
- Wrap bacon in paper towels and place on a plate. Cook in the microwave until crisp
- about 15 minutes depending on the power of your microwave. Cool.
- Stir the mayonnaise mixture into the bowl of potatoes. Crumble bacon into the bowl
- and stir to distribute. Serve.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 16