Description
Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a mouthwatering twist on the classic potato salad, combining the comforting flavors of a loaded baked potato into a creamy, savory side dish. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or family gatherings, this salad features tender russet potatoes tossed with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh scallions, all enveloped in a rich sour cream and mayonnaise dressing. With its hearty ingredients and delightful mix of textures, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds russet potatoes
- 12 ounces cooked bacon
- 1 1/2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
- 6 chopped green onions
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 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 with olive oil and salt, then bake for 50-60 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly before peeling and cutting into chunks.
- Cook bacon until crispy; crumble it once cooled.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and sour cream; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine warm potato chunks with apple cider vinegar in a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing, crumbled bacon, green onions, and cheese; gently mix until well combined.
- Chill 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: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg