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Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad

Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad: Creamy, Spicy Bliss

Jalapeño Popper Roasted Potato Salad is a creamy and spicy dish, perfect for summer barbecues and gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 lbs Baby Potatoes Can swap for regular potatoes.
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Essential for a crispy exterior.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika is a good substitute.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 tsp Salt Sea salt is preferred.
  • 6 slices Bacon (cooked and crumbled) Turkey bacon is an alternative.
For the Dressing
  • 2 pcs Jalapeños (diced) Remove seeds for a milder taste.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Can use Greek yogurt instead.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Plain yogurt can be an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Avocado can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese A cheese blend can offer varied flavors.
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions (chopped) Red onion can be used for a tangier flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped) Parsley is a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Lemon juice can also be used.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash baby potatoes, cut in half or quarters and arrange on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over potatoes, then season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Toss to coat.
  4. Roast potatoes in preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; remove and crumble.
  6. Wash and dice jalapeños, removing seeds if desired.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, and mix until smooth.
  8. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese into the dressing.
  9. Allow roasted potatoes to cool for about 10 minutes.
  10. In a serving bowl, combine cooled potatoes, dressing, crumbled bacon, jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro.
  11. Drizzle lime juice over the salad, gently toss, and serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Letting the potato salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes enhances flavor melding.

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