Description
Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a delightful twist on the classic potato salad, combining the comforting flavors of baked potatoes with crispy bacon, rich cheddar cheese, and zesty green onions. This creamy dish is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or family dinners. With a simple sour cream and mayonnaise dressing, it’s easy to prepare and can be served warm or chilled. Ideal for impressing guests at any gathering, this hearty salad is both satisfying and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 12 ounces bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 6 green onions (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups medium cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Pierce cleaned potatoes with a fork, coat lightly with olive oil and salt, then roast on a baking sheet for 50-60 minutes.
- Allow the potatoes to cool slightly before peeling and cutting into chunks; sprinkle with apple cider vinegar.
- Cook bacon until crispy; drain fat and crumble.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and sour cream; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooled potatoes with dressing, bacon, green onions, and cheese. Mix gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg