• First mix the ranch and mayo in a medium-sized bowl until completely blended, then set aside.
• Shred 8-ounces cheddar cheese then add it to the ranch and mayo mixture.
• Stir to combine with the dressing, then rest in the fridge until needed.

Cook the potatoes

• Rinse the potatoes in a sink colander.
• On a cutting board, dice the potatoes into inch cube pieces.
• Once the potatoes are cut, add them to a steamer basket in a large pot and then steam until a fork is inserted easily, between 5-10 minutes.

  You can also choose to boil the potatoes.
• When the potatoes are fully cooked, remove them from the steamer basket with a large spoon to a large bowl.
• Then, rest the potatoes to cool to room temperature before cooling in the fridge.
• When the potatoes are cooled, combine them in a large bowl with the shredded cheese and dressing mix.

Cook the onion and bacon

• Stack up the 6 pieces of bacon on a cutting board and then cut it into small pieces; around 1-2 inches.
• Cook the bacon pieces for 10 minutes in a pan on the stove.
• On a cutting board, cut an onion in half and then peel the skin off. Then, dice the onion and add to the cooking bacon.
• When the bacon and onion are fully cooked, transfer it onto a paper towel lined plate to cool.

Cook the Broccoli

• Wash broccoli in a sink colander, then on a cutting board, cut the base of the broccoli off and slice the head into smaller chunks.
• Cook the broccoli in a steamer basket for 7-10 minutes, or until tender.
• When done, put them in a dish and dash a bit of salt on them for flavor. Then set aside to cool.

Mix the Steakhouse Potato Salad

• When the bacon is fully cooled, transfer them from the plate into the bowl and mix it into the potatoes, then stir carefully to combine with a large spatula.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and then add dried parsley if using.

Hard-boil the eggs

• Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan and then boil 3 eggs for 5-7 minutes.
• Once done, remove the eggs and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking.
• Peel the eggs and then slice them, finally adding them to the Steakhouse potato salad.