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Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad

Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad That Everyone Will Love

This Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad is a creamy and spicy delight that will be a hit at any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds Baby Potatoes or regular potatoes cut smaller
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 8 slices Bacon or crumbled tempeh/mushrooms
  • 2 medium Jalapeños adjust for spice level
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice or lemon juice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather ingredients while the oven heats.
  2. Wash and cut baby potatoes in halves or quarters. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Drizzle potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Toss to coat.
  4. Spread potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and fork-tender.
  5. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Cool and crumble.
  6. Wash and dice jalapeños, removing seeds and ribs if desired. Set aside.
  7. In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
  8. Stir shredded cheddar cheese into the creamy dressing until fully combined.
  9. Let the roasted potatoes cool for about 10 minutes.
  10. Combine cooled potatoes, creamy dressing, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro.
  11. Drizzle lime juice over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
  12. Serve warm or chill for an hour before serving to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For creamier texture, mix ingredients while potatoes are warm.

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