Jalapeno Popper Roasted Potato Salad (Printable)

Crispy roasted potatoes tossed with smoky bacon, fresh jalapenos, and creamy tangy dressing for the ultimate crowd-pleasing side.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 2 lbs baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes, quartered
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

→ Dressing

05 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/2 cup sour cream
07 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

→ Add-Ins

11 - 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
12 - 2-3 fresh jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
13 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
14 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced
15 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, toss quartered potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast potatoes for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway, until golden brown and crispy at the edges. Let cool slightly.
04 - While potatoes roast, whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
05 - Gently fold the warm roasted potatoes into the dressing until well coated.
06 - Add bacon, diced jalapenos, cheddar cheese, and green onions. Mix gently to combine.
07 - Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Garnish with reserved jalapeno slices and fresh herbs. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted potatoes stay crispy even after soaking up that dreamy cream cheese dressing
  • Perfect balance of heat and creaminess makes people forget traditional potato salad exists
  • Can be made ahead and actually tastes better after the flavors mingle overnight
02 -
  • Let the potatoes cool just slightly before mixing so they don't melt the dressing completely
  • Dice your jalapenos small rather than large chunks for more consistent heat distribution
  • The salad needs at least 15 minutes to rest before serving so flavors can meld properly
03 -
  • Roast your bacon on a separate baking sheet while the potatoes cook for less mess and perfect crispiness
  • Use a folding motion with your spatula to avoid breaking up those beautiful roasted potato pieces

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