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A bowl of creamy Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad garnished with chopped herbs, surrounded by green onions, jalapeños, a small bowl of herbs, a cup of milk, and two spoons on a napkin.
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Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad

Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad is the ultimate creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy side dish for your next barbecue or gathering. Made with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, jalapeños, and a tangy dressing, this easy potato salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for meal prep and bursting with flavor. 
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy Recipes, Easy to Make, Homemade, Jalapeño, Jalapeño Popper, Potato, Potato Salad, Quick and Easy Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 547kcal

Ingredients

Let's gather the ingredients!

  • 2 lbs yellow potatoes quartered
  • 8 oz bacon cooked and crumbled, reserve at least 2 strips for topping
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar shredded
  • ½ cup white cheddar shredded
  • 3-4 jalapeños seeded and finely chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

Let's Begin!

  • Cook the Potatoes, Boil quartered potatoes in salted water until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Prepare the Dressing, Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in cheddar, jalapeños, bacon, green onions, cilantro, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss cooled potatoes with the dressing gently to combine
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Stir before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 767IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg