Creamy Ranch Potato Salad Recipe

ranch dressing

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Plain yogurt provides a tangy flavor with lower fat.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: mayo substitute

Avocado offers healthy fats with a creamy texture.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu adds protein while being plant-based.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the chopped potatoes, and cook on high heat for 15 minutes.

When the potatoes are cooked, drain and set them aside.

In a large nonstick (or greased) skillet, add the bacon, and cook over medium heat until crispy, then remove and set on a small plate lined with paper towels. Once cool, crumble and dice the crispy bacon.

In a medium bowl, add the sour cream, mayo, and ranch dressing mix, and stir to combine.

In a large bowl, add the cooked potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, and ranch dip, and stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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