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Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad: A Creamy BBQ Delight

This Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad offers a creamy, spicy twist on a classic comfort food, perfect for summer BBQs and family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 1.5 pounds Baby Potatoes Can substitute with regular potatoes, cut into smaller pieces.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For roasting.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Salad
  • 8 slices Bacon (cooked and crumbled) Can use turkey bacon for a lighter option.
  • 2 medium Jalapeños (diced) Adjust spice by removing seeds.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Creamy dressing base.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ cup Green Onions (chopped)
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Provides tanginess.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut them in halves or quarters.
  3. Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Toss to coat.
  4. Roast the potatoes for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender.
  5. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble.
  6. Dice jalapeños finely, adjusting spice as desired.
  7. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
  8. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese into the creamy dressing.
  9. Once roasted potatoes cool for 10 minutes, mix with cream cheese mixture, bacon, jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro.
  10. Finish by squeezing fresh lime juice over the salad and toss to combine.
  11. Serve warm or chill for an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To maintain freshness, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing.

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