11Nov2013 Crockpot Bacon Ranch Potato Salad This hot potato salad combines yummy bacon and ranch flavors – perfect for your next get together! Is there anything more comforting than a big bowl of potato salad? I would argue, not. When we say “potato salad” in my family, we’re talking about huge tupperware containers, mayo, onions (hopefully chopped small), egg yolks, and pounds upon pounds of potatoes. Usually, potato salad is pulled out during summer grill season, or for special occasions other times of the year. It’s a lot of prep, but well worth it when you know you have company coming. In my family, parties just wouldn’t be the same without it! This Crockpot Bacon Ranch Potato Salad? WAY different. The fact that it’s served hot makes it perfect for the fall and winter months. This is such an easier version of potato salad, too. Chop up the potatoes, stir up the sauce, and drop it all in the slow cooker. Hot potato salad with a creamy ranch and bacon sauce? This recipe was clearly made for me. š Crockpot Bacon Ranch Potato Salad from Taste of Home, September-October 2013 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 2 1/2 lbs red potatoes, cubed 8 oz cream cheese, softened 10 oz can cream of potato soup 1/4 cup milk 1 pkg ranch salad dressing mix sliced green onions Spray the inside of a 4 quart Crockpot with nonstick spray. Place cubed potatoes into Crockpot. In a medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese, soup, milk, and dressing mix until smooth. Stir in bacon. Pour sauce over potatoes in Crockpot, turning to coat. Cook on low 7-8 hours or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle green onions over top. Such a great side dish – yum! Here are some more of my favorite sides: Easy Onion & Dill Biscuits Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole Holiday Pineapple Stuffing Don’t miss another Mostly Homemade Mom recipe! Click here to have recipes delivered by email. Or, you can follow along via Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, or Google+ – I’d love to connect with you! {linking up!}
Morgan Jennifer Smith says November 13, 2013 at 4:03 pm You said side dish, but I would think it would be the main course – you've got the meat and potatoes covered! Making this tonight! Mmmmm http://www.styleoyster.blogspot.com Reply
Morgan Jennifer Smith says November 19, 2013 at 4:04 pm I made this dish for dinner last night and my boys loved it. I did double the recipe and replaced the bacon with turkey bacon, and used fat-free versions of the cream cheese, milk and potato soup to make this a lighter dish. Thanks for sharing! Reply