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Creamy Loaded Bacon Ranch Potato Salad Recipe with Fresh Dill

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A creamy and flavorful potato salad featuring crispy bacon, fresh dill, and a tangy ranch dressing, perfect for summer cookouts and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 cup ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill, finely minced
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and cut Yukon Gold potatoes into roughly 1-inch chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water by an inch. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Boil potatoes for 12-15 minutes or until a fork pierces easily but potatoes aren’t falling apart. Drain in a colander and let cool slightly (about 10 minutes).
  3. While potatoes boil, fry bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp (6-8 minutes). Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease. Once cool, crumble into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine ranch dressing, sour cream, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Fold in chopped fresh dill, diced celery, and sliced green onions.
  6. Gently fold the warm potatoes and crumbled bacon into the dressing mixture. Stir carefully to coat evenly without mashing the potatoes.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Just before serving, give a gentle stir and garnish with additional fresh dill.

Notes

Do not overboil potatoes to avoid mushy texture. Mix potatoes with dressing while still warm for better flavor absorption. Crisp bacon is essential for texture contrast. Fresh dill is preferred over dried for brightness. Chill salad for at least 1 hour for best flavor melding. To loosen salad after chilling, stir in a splash of milk or more ranch dressing.

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Keywords: potato salad, bacon, ranch dressing, fresh dill, summer recipe, creamy potato salad, picnic side dish, barbecue side

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