BBQ Potato Salad Recipe
A BBQ Potato Salad recipe with yummy flavors from your favorite bbq sauce, crumbled bacon, buttermilk ranch, crunchy celery, and cheddar cheese. Made with secret ingredients in place of mayo, this super creamy potato salad is inspired by one of America's favorite recipes, a loaded baked potato! A great recipe that uses any kind of potatoes, and is a fresh new twist on a classic. Mix up a double batch, and watch people gobble it up at your next cookout.
Servings: 12
Calories: 328kcal
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Russet potatoes 6 medium potatoes
- ½ cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika not hot
- 4 whole green onions sliced thin
- 1 cup crumbled bacon 10 strips bacon
- 4 ribs celery diced
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes, and cut potatoes into 1" pieces leaving the skin on. Put a large pot on the stove, and place potatoes in the pot, pour cold water to cover the potatoes. Sprinkle about a teaspoon of table salt in the pot. Salted water helps to season the potatoes in the boiling water.
- Boil potatoes at a rolling boil for about 20 minutes over high heat until fork tender. Drain and place the hot potatoes into a large bowl. Your boiling time can vary, depending on the size of your potato pieces, the amount of water in the pot, and the heat level. Large chunks of potato will take longer to cook. Also, be sure to remove the potatoes from the hot water as soon as they are cooked, or they can get too soft.
- While the potatoes are boiling, mix the sauce. In a medium bowl, mix BBQ sauce, sour cream, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Toss the sauce in with the cooked warm potatoes, then add the chopped green onions, diced celery, crumbled bacon, and grated cheddar cheese.
- Keep leftover potato salad refrigerated, and it tastes even better the next day!
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Flavorful Additions & Mix-Ins
A classic potato salad recipe is one of the most popular bbq side dish recipes to have with sizzling grilled hot dogs and juicy burgers. Here are some great ways to customize this delicious recipe!
- spice it up - add some celery seed, a sprinkle of kosher salt, or celery salt
- make it tangy - add some lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, yellow mustard, or Dijon mustard
- fresh herbs - chopped parsley, thyme, or fresh dill
- creamy dressing additions - miracle whip, Greek yogurt, or homemade mayonnaise
- crunchier additions - chopped dill pickles - try my quick pickle recipe, chopped sweet pickles, or sweet pickle relish. Or add some chopped pickled red onion - ready in 20 minutes!
- make it heartier, and add some chopped hard-boiled eggs - fast 12-minute steamed eggs!
how to keep cookout sides cold?
Buy platters that stay chilled for up to two hours, they also can be heated in the winter for parties and holiday celebrations! Pack up leftovers for guests to take with them, and keep chilled until people head home.what are the best ways to keep food safe at cookouts?
If serving outside, plan out to keep food protected from flying insects with food tents, and chill salads especially if they have meat, eggs, or mayonnaise. Keep dishes out of the direct sun if possible. For outdoor parties, make sure to get food back in the fridge after about an hour on hot days to keep it safe.Nutrition
Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 769mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg