Hello there!
Just in time for father’s day BBQ with dad! This salad is a twist on a classic potato salad. It takes all the ingredients from jalapeño poppers into creamy yukon gold potatoes.
This recipe is not dairy-free, I repeat, it is not dairy-free. Ha! This is part of food freedom! While the potato salad is higher in fat and calories, it is made with quality ingredients. I love using Primal Kitchen Mayo! I try to buy full-fat, organic cream cheese and and a good quality cheese. And unless you are like me (pregnant and craving all the potatoes), you will only have 1 or 2 servings.
Make sure to have bacon, jalapeño, and cheese on your fork for the perfect bite! Have a great Father’s Day weekend!
Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 5 lbs. Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 2 tsp Salt For boiling potatoes
- 4-5 Jalapeños Broiled
- 6 Slices of Bacon Fully cooked and crumbled
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 Cup Softened Cream Cheese
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Mustard
- 2 tbsp Bacon Grease
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1-2 tsp Salt More if needed
- 1/2 tsp Ground Pepper
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water. While the water begins to boil, peel, wash, and dice potatoes. Add potatoes to salted boiling water and cook until fork tender (15-20 minutes).
- While the potatoes are cooking, broil jalapeños peppers for 10-12 minutes turning half way. When done, cut stems off and take out seeds. Chop jalapeños into small pieces. Set aside.
- Also while the potatoes are cooking, cook 6 slices of bacon in a large pan. Save the grease once they are fully cooked. Crumble bacon and set aside.
- Once the potatoes are fully cooked, drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Using a fork, lightly mash the potatoes (they will continue to mash as you mix in ingredients).
- To the potatoes, add mayo, softened cream cheese, vinegar, mustard, and bacon grease. Mix well.
- Next, add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix.
- Finally, add chopped deseeded jalapeños, crumbled bacon, and cheddar cheese. Mix.
- Taste test and add more salt if needed. You can also add more mayo or softened cream cheese if you want more creaminess.
