Description
This Jalapeno Popper Roasted Potato Salad combines tender roasted baby potatoes with crispy bacon, fresh jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and a creamy popper-inspired dressing. It’s bold, comforting, and guaranteed to steal the spotlight at any gathering.
Ingredients
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2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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3–4 fresh jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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½ cup sour cream
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½ cup mayonnaise
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup green onions, chopped
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Wash and scrub baby potatoes; cut them in halves or quarters.
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Spread potatoes on a baking sheet.
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Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
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Toss to coat evenly.
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Roast for 25–30 minutes, until tender and golden.
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Cook bacon until crispy; crumble and set aside.
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Dice jalapeños, removing seeds if you prefer less heat.
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In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
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Mix until smooth and creamy.
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Stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
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Let the roasted potatoes cool for 10 minutes.
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Place potatoes in a large bowl.
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Add cream cheese mixture, bacon, jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro.
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Gently fold to coat the potatoes evenly.
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Add lime juice and toss lightly.
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Serve warm or refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
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Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder salad.
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This recipe tastes even better after chilling for an hour as flavors meld.
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Add extra bacon or cheddar on top for more texture and richness.
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Works great as a warm side dish or chilled potluck favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted / Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 38 g