Description
A delightful twist on a classic side dish, this Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad combines creamy cheese, smoky bacon, and a hint of heat from jalapeños, all wrapped around tender roasted baby potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 medium jalapeños, diced
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the baby potatoes, then cut them in half or quarters, ensuring they’re evenly sized.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and spread them evenly.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Toss to coat.
- Roast the potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and fork-tender.
- While the potatoes roast, cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
- Dice the jalapeños, adjusting heat by removing seeds if desired.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Once the potatoes have cooled, transfer them to a large bowl and add the cream cheese mixture, bacon, jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro. Fold gently to combine.
- Sprinkle lime juice over the top and toss again. Serve warm, or chill for an hour to enhance flavors.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace bacon with smoked paprika. The dish can be made ahead of time and improves in flavor when chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg