Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad

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!

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Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad

Author: Julie

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.