Want to serve up something different for your next barbecue or potluck? This Ranch Potato Salad is the perfect make-ahead friendly side dish. Loaded with bacon, green onions and cheddar cheese, you cannot go wrong with this delicious potato salad.

This potato salad is always a hit anytime I serve it. Who doesn't love the combination of potatoes, bacon, cheese and ranch seasoning? My potato salad loving oldest child claims it to be the best potato salad ever.

I must admit I am a huge fan of the classic Southern Potato Salad, but this ranch version is REALLY good. It reminds me of my childhood when every baked potato I ate was drowned in ranch dressing. Don't worry, I have grown out of that.

u003cstrongu003eRANCH POTATO SALAD INGREDIENTSu003c/strongu003e

u003cstrongu003ePotatoes u003c/strongu003e- I love using u003cstrongu003erusset potatoesu003c/strongu003e for this potato salad. Red and gold potatoes (with or without the skins) work really well too.

u003cstrongu003eBaconu003c/strongu003e - Niceu003cstrongu003e thick sliced smoky baconu003c/strongu003e is great for this recipe.

u003cstrongu003eCheeseu003c/strongu003e - I love using freshly shredded u003cstrongu003echeddar cheeseu003c/strongu003e in this potato salad. Other shredded cheeses can be used. Fiesta Blend, Colby jack etc. are also great in this potato salad.

u003cstrongu003eGreen Onionsu003c/strongu003e - Thinlyu003cstrongu003e sliced green onionsu003c/strongu003e offer great flavor and color to this potato salad recipe.

u003cstrongu003eMayo u003c/strongu003e- Your favorite brand of u003cstrongu003emayou003c/strongu003e. The base of the dressing is made with mayo.

u003cstrongu003eSour Cream u003c/strongu003e- For added flavor.

u003cstrongu003eRanch Seasoningu003c/strongu003e - I love using the u003cstrongu003ebuttermilk ranch seasoningu003c/strongu003e mix when making this potato salad. You can find this on the dressing aisle of your local grocery store.

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u003cstrongu003eHOW TO MAKE RANCH POTATO SALADu003c/strongu003e

The full recipe can be found in the recipe card below.

This Ranch Potato Salad recipe is so easy to make. You can even prep the ingredients the day before and make the salad the next day for a quick and easy side dish perfect for your next party.

STEP 1

Peel, cut and boil the potatoes. Once the potatoes are fully cooked, drain off the water and set aside to cooldown. Place the cooled potatoes in the refrigerator to chill for 30-45 minutes.

STEP 2

Mix together the mayo, sour cream, ranch seasoning, salt and pepper. Whisk until fully combined.

STEP 3

To the potatoes add the shredded cheese, green onions and chopped bacon, reserving a little of each to garnish with. Now pour over the dressing and mix until fully combined. Garnish with remaining cheese, green onions and bacon. Chill for 20-30 minutes (if desired) before serving. Enjoy!

u003cstrongu003eCUSTOMIZING RANCH POTATO SALADu003c/strongu003e

My favorite way to customize this recipe is by using baked and cooled potatoes. Baked potatoes add great flavor to this already delicious ranch potato salad.

You can also customize this potato salad with some of these suggestions:

Add chopped u003cstrongu003ehard-boiled eggs u003c/strongu003eto the mix.

Chopped u003cstrongu003edill picklesu003c/strongu003e are excellent in ranch potato salad.

Want more crunch? Mix in some diced u003cstrongu003eceleryu003c/strongu003e or u003cstrongu003ecucumberu003c/strongu003e.

Add diced sweet peppers such as u003cstrongu003ered or green bellsu003c/strongu003e to the mix.

Don't have any ranch seasoning? Just add some bottled ranch dressing to the mayo and sour cream mixture. Add a little, taste then add more if needed.

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Classic Italian Pasta Salad

Creamy Ranch Potato Salad with bacon, shredded cheese and green onions.

u003cstrongu003eSTORING/PREPPING RANCH POTATO SALADu003c/strongu003e

If prepping in advance you can cook the potatoes and bacon and store them in individual containers in the refrigerator. The cheese and green onions can be shredded/sliced and store in individual containers as well.

The dressing can be made and stored separately. When you are ready to serve mix all of the prepped ingredients together and serve.

If making in advance I recommend waiting until you are ready to serve before adding in the bacon. Prep up to 4 hours in advance for the best results. Stir in the bacon and garnish before serving.

Store leftover ranch potato salad in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

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📖 Recipe

Ranch Potato Salad

This Ranch Potato Salad is the perfect make-ahead friendly side dish. Loaded with bacon, green onions and cheddar cheese, you cannot go wrong with this delicious potato salad.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Rest Time 1

Total Time 1 45

Course Side Dishes

Servings 6

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes (russets) peeled and cut into 1" pieces
4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
2 green onions thinly sliced
1 cup mayo
¼ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
as needed salt
as needed pepper

Instructions

Add the peeled and cut potatoes to a pot and cover with water by 1-inch. Place on high heat and boil until the potatoes are fork tender.
Drain the potatoes and set on the counter for 20 minutes to cooldown. Then place in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes to cool completely.
In a small bowl combine the mayo, sour cream and ranch seasoning. Mix well. Now add in the salt and pepper (to taste). Mix to fully combine.
To the cooled potatoes add the chopped bacon, shredded cheese and green onions (reserving some of each to garnish with). Pour over the dressing and mix to fully combine.
Garnish with reserved bacon, cheese and green onions. Serve immediately or chill for an additional 20 minutes. Enjoy!