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Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad

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This jalapeño popper potato salad blends creamy Yukon Gold potatoes with crispy bacon, shredded cheese, and both pickled and fresh jalapeños, creating a bold and flavorful twist on the classic potato salad. Perfect for adding a spicy kick to your meal!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno, chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Potato Salad

  • 1 1/2 pound bag yukon gold potatoes
  • 8 slices crispy bacon, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or mexi-blend)
  • 1 fresh jalapeno, seeds removed, chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix together dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Rinse and quarter potatoes. Cover with water in a stainless steel pot and salt the water well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 15+ minutes, until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and let cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add bacon and shredded cheese. Fold with dressing. Add extra mayonnaise if desired. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  4. Serve room temperature or chill in refrigerator before serving.

Notes

be careful when adding extra mayo... add it only a couple of teaspoons at a time.

leave out the fresh jalapeno for less spice and heat.

  • Author: Erin K. Browne
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
  • Calories: 365
  • Sugar: 2.7g
  • Sodium: 4000mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 56mg
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