Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad

This isn’t your average potato salad; it’s a full-blown flavor explosion! Crispy bacon, melty cheese, and that smoky-spicy Blazing Star kick come together in one creamy, irresistible side dish. Perfect for BBQs, cookouts, and GAMEDAY spreads!

📋Quick Recipe Card

🛒Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and precooked
• ½ lb bacon, cooked and chopped
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp Melinda’s Jalapeño Ranch Sauce
• ½ cup diced onion
• 1 fresh jalapeño, finely diced
• 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, chopped
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp Blazing Star Beef Rub
• Salt and pepper, to taste

🔥Instructions

1. Prep the Base
   Cook potatoes until fork-tender, then cool and cut into bite-size chunks.
   Cook bacon until crisp and set aside.
2. Mix the Dressing
   In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Melinda’s Jalapeño Ranch Sauce, and Blazing Star Beef Rub.
3. Add the Flavor
   Stir in diced onion, fresh and pickled jalapeños, shredded cheese, and half of the chopped bacon.
4. Combine It All
   Add potatoes to the bowl and mix gently until evenly coated.
5. Chill & Serve
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
   Top with remaining bacon just before serving for extra crunch.

💡Pro Tips

• Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamier texture.
• Add a squeeze of lime juice for a touch of brightness.
• Let it sit overnight for the flavors to meld even deeper.

🛒Shop the Flavors

• Blazing Star Beef Rub