Description
Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a delicious twist on the classic potato salad, perfect for gatherings and celebrations. This creamy side dish combines the savory flavors of baked russet potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions all mixed into a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise and sour cream. Ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or family dinners, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd favorite that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy it chilled to bring out the delightful flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds russet potatoes
- 12 ounces bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups medium cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 6 green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Bake cleaned russet potatoes on a baking sheet for 50-60 minutes until tender. Let them cool before peeling and cutting into chunks.
- Cook bacon until crispy, drain excess fat, and crumble.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine warm potato chunks with the dressing, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions in a large mixing bowl. Stir gently to blend.
- 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: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg