Texas Ranch Potato Salad
Description
This delicious ranch potato salad has a rich and creamy ranch dressing with green onion and crispy bacon. Always a hit at summer cookouts!
Ingredients
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1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
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2 cups mayonnaise
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3/4 cup chopped green onion
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1 pound bacon slices
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5 pounds unpeeled red potatoes
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add whole potatoes, and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, run under cold water to cool, and chop into 1 inch cubes. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and refrigerate until completely chilled.
2
Meanwhile, stir ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, and green onion together in a small bowl. Cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to blend.
3
Wrap bacon in paper towels and place on a plate. Cook in the microwave until crisp, about 15 minutes depending on the power of your microwave. Set bacon aside to cool.
4
Add mayonnaise mixture to potatoes and toss to coat. Crumble bacon into the bowl, and stir briefly. Serve.