Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad

This Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad combines tender russet potatoes with bacon, cheddar cheese, fresh and pickled jalapeños, and a creamy jalapeño ranch dressing. Blazing Star BBQ Beef Rub brings everything together with bold, savory flavor. It is creamy, cheesy, smoky, and has just the right amount of heat.

Recipe Details

Servings	8 servings
Prep Time	20 minutes
Cook Time	25 minutes
Chill Time	1 hour
Total Time	1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cooked until fork-tender
• 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Melinda’s Jalapeño Ranch Sauce
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 fresh jalapeño, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon Blazing Star BBQ Beef Rub

Instructions

1. Prepare the potatoes and bacon. Cut the cooked potatoes into bite-size pieces. Cook the bacon until crisp, chop it, and divide it into two equal portions.
2. Make the creamy dressing. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Melinda’s Jalapeño Ranch Sauce, and Blazing Star BBQ Beef Rub.
3. Add the mix-ins. Add the diced onion, fresh jalapeño, pickled jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, and half of the chopped bacon.
4. Add the potatoes. Add the cooked potatoes and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
5. Chill and serve. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Top with the remaining chopped bacon before serving.

Mike’s Notes

• Reserve half of the chopped bacon for the top so it stays crisp.
• Refrigerate the potato salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors come together.
• For less heat, remove the seeds and membrane from the fresh jalapeño before dicing it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare this potato salad ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare it the day before, cover it, and keep it refrigerated. Add the reserved bacon shortly before serving.

Is Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad very spicy?

It has a noticeable but approachable jalapeño flavor. Removing the seeds and membrane from the fresh jalapeño will make it milder.

How should leftovers be stored?

Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator and enjoy them within 3 to 4 days.

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