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Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad

Creamy Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad to Wow Your BBQ

A flavorful Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad featuring tender potatoes, creamy dressing, and crunchy bacon. Perfect for BBQs!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Baby Potatoes Substitute with regular potatoes if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For coating.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Mix-In Ingredients
  • 6 slices Bacon Cooked and crumbled.
  • 2 medium Jalapeños Diced; remove seeds for less heat.
For the Dressing
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Essential for flavor.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and halve the baby potatoes for even cooking and spread them on the baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Toss to coat.
  4. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fork-tender.
  5. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
  6. Dice the jalapeños, removing seeds if desired.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Whisk until smooth.
  8. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
  9. In a large bowl, combine roasted potatoes, dressing, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro.
  10. Drizzle with lime juice and toss gently before serving.
  11. Serve warm or chilled; let sit in the fridge for an hour for flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, assemble without lime juice and cilantro, adding just before serving.

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