Description
Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a delicious twist on a classic favorite, combining creamy textures with savory flavors. This easy-to-make salad features tender baked potatoes tossed with crispy bacon, rich cheddar cheese, and fresh scallions, all enveloped in a tangy sour cream and mayo dressing. Whether served at potlucks, barbecues, or family gatherings, this dish guarantees to impress your guests with its comforting taste and hearty ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds russet potatoes
- 12 ounces bacon
- 1 ½ cups medium cheddar cheese
- 6 green onions
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Pierce cleaned potatoes and lightly coat with olive oil and salt; bake for 50-60 minutes until tender.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly, then peel and cut into chunks. Sprinkle with apple cider vinegar and let cool completely.
- Cook bacon until crispy; crumble into pieces.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and sour cream; season.
- Combine cooled potatoes, bacon, green onions, and cheese with the dressing; fold gently.
- 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: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg