Loaded Potato Salad

• I love potato salad. Sunday I decide to make Ribs and BBQ pork tenderloin since I was in the mood for BBQ sauce. I always love potato salad with ribs and grilled things but I was tired of the usual potato salad. I can't remember how I ran across this recipe but I thought I'd give it a try. I did tweak it a bit for my taste but it's yummy. My husband was skeptical at first  but he liked it as well. I thought it wouldn't be good cold but it is and reminds you of a loaded baked potato. I thought I better hurry and post this recipe since the 4th of July is coming up fast and it's grilling season! This is yummy. I just might have to make at my 4th of July BBQ. Enjoy!
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• Loaded Potato Salad   --Serves 8

• 2 pounds red potatoes, quartered and sliced into bite size pieces

• 1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing

• 3 tablespoons sour cream

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 3 green onions, chopped

• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• Salt and Pepper to taste

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Directions

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until tender.

• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, until

• crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 3 tablespoons

• drippings. Chop bacon when cool enough to handle.

• Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl. Add bacon and reserved drippings; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.

• Whisk the mayonnaise, dressing, sour cream and mustard in a small  bowl. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Stir in onions and cheese. Sprinkle with  salt and pepper to taste. 

• Yield: 8 servings.