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Smashed Crispy Buffalo Potato Salad in a bowl.

Smashed Crispy Buffalo Potato Salad Recipe

Kick your classic potato salad up a notch with crispy smashed baby potatoes, spicy buffalo flavors and tangy blue cheese sauce for a bold, crowd-pleasing side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 341 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 pounds baby gold potatoes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Ranch Seasoning Mix
  • 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
  • 10 slices bacon crisp-cooked and crumbled, plus more for garnish
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese plus more for garnish
  • ¼ cup cayenne pepper hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot) or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°(F). Line a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet with foil; completely coat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Put the potatoes in a large pot; add enough salted water to cover the potatoes by 2-inches. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until fork tender. About 12–15 minutes. Drain well, and arrange in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Using the bottom of a sturdy glass, flatten potatoes to ¼-to-½ inch thickness, taking care not to break them fully apart. Drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp of olive oil. Use a pastry brush to be sure each potato is completely covered. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle over potatoes.
  • Roast potatoes, turning after 25 minutes with a flat spatula, until crispy and brown. Bake an additional 15–20 minutes until golden brown on top. Let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, for the dressing, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning in a large bowl. Stir in green onions, bacon, celery, and blue cheese.
  • Add the roasted potatoes to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss until well coated. Drizzle with buffalo sauce, or serve on the side. Garnish with additional bacon and blue cheese. Serve warm or chill, covered, until ready to serve, up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 881mgPotassium: 689mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg
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