Description
This Smashed Buffalo Potato Salad is a bold twist on a classic side dish—creamy, tangy, and packed with spicy buffalo sauce, crispy bacon, crumbled blue cheese, and crunchy celery. It’s the perfect side for summer barbecues, game days, or anytime you want a flavorful dish that will wow your guests. Easy to make, full of bold flavors, and completely irresistible!
Ingredients
For the Potato Salad:
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2 lbs baby Yukon gold or red potatoes
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1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 tbsp sour cream
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1/4 cup sliced green onions
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1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
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4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Optional:
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Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling
Instructions
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Boil the potatoes: In a large pot, boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
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Smash the potatoes: Place the cooked potatoes on a baking sheet. Using a fork or the bottom of a glass, lightly smash each potato—just enough to flatten them without breaking apart completely.
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Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
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Assemble the salad: Gently fold the smashed potatoes into the dressing, ensuring they are well coated. Add in the chopped celery, sliced green onions, crumbled blue cheese, and most of the crumbled bacon.
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Finish the dish: Transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl. Top with the remaining crumbled bacon, a drizzle of extra buffalo sauce (if desired), and additional blue cheese for extra flavor and texture.
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Serve: Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled depending on preference.
Notes
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If you prefer a spicier salad, feel free to drizzle more buffalo sauce on top or mix in extra sauce while folding in the potatoes.
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Make this ahead for easy meal prep or a stress-free BBQ side.
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Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, BBQ
- Method: Boiled, Assembled
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
