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Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad

Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad: Creamy, Spicy Delight

A creamy, spicy potato salad that combines crispy roasted baby potatoes and zesty jalapeños, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Potatoes
  • 2 pounds baby potatoes washed and halved or quartered
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for coating potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Mix
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 medium jalapeños diced
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for mixing
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice for drizzling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Large Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut them into halves or quarters.
  3. Drizzle potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with seasonings, and toss well.
  4. Roast the potatoes for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  5. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble.
  6. Dice the jalapeños, removing seeds if a milder flavor is desired.
  7. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, blending until smooth.
  8. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring even distribution.
  9. Once cooled, combine potatoes with the creamy mixture and fold in bacon, jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro.
  10. Drizzle lime juice over and mix gently before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow roasted potatoes to cool slightly before combining with dressing to maintain shape. Adjust jalapeño based on spice preference.

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