Ranch Potato Salad

Name: Ranch Potato Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds red potatoes; 1 bottle (8 ounces) ranch salad dressing; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 package (2.8 ounces) real bacon bits; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Dash garlic powder

I make this creamy potato salad with cheese, bacon and ranch salad dressing. My sister asked for the recipe as soon as she tried it. —Lynn Breunig, Wind Lake, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 pounds red potatoes
1 bottle (8 ounces) ranch salad dressing
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (2.8 ounces) real bacon bits
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash garlic powder

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 20-25 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients (dressing will be thick). Drain potatoes and cut into cubes; add to the dressing and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 316 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

Originally published as Ranch Potato Salad in Quick Cooking March/April 2005

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Stephanie

Apr 9, 2018

Very good! My family loves it.
climbergirl

Jun 4, 2016

This recipe is delicious! It's my favorite potato salad. It's gotten rave reviews every time I've contributed it to a shared meal. One person asked that I bring it again next time because it was so good.I find it works better to boil the potatoes the day before and refrigerate them overnight before adding the other ingredients. This also makes it easier with prep to just have to toss it together the day you plan to eat it. I also add green onions. I don't know how much, but probably a good half cup or a little more. Whatever looks good.This is a very small recipe. I always double it.
DeboraLZ

Aug 8, 2015

This recipe is best with the larger bacon bits.
WagnerLes

Jun 24, 2014

I wanted to find an easy recipe for a potato salad with no mayo, and I found a keeper with this one! Sometimes I substitute cauliflower for the potatoes, so delish.
ChandiP

Jul 6, 2013

This was a wonderful salad to bring to a family get together. It's a nice change of pace to the regular potato salad. I did add dry chives and replaced the store bought bacon bits for homemade. It was very easy to put together even the newest of cooks could make this and seem like a pro
guerrat

Dec 9, 2012

Hubby prefers this over a straight Mayonnaise potato salad!
jcmeast0305

May 31, 2012

I used a 16 oz bottle of Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch. I also doubled the cheese and spices. I left the potatoes and bacon as indicated in the directions. This was sooo good! Will definitely make it again!
Bonnette23

May 29, 2012

Really good! I used homemade ranch dressing, and about 5 slices of bacon. Some of our guests thought it needed a little salt, but I thought it was fine.
junipertree

May 28, 2012

I can't eat garlic but I can eat the rest.. I used Clover Valley Ranch dressing made with buttermilk, and the good brand bacon bits.. It was awesome, My husband said he could make a meal out of it without anything else to eat.. He just loved it!
DSoetenga

Mar 19, 2012

This potato salad is nice when you have to put something together quickly!