Description
Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a creamy, flavorful delight that brings together the classic flavors of a loaded baked potato into a refreshing salad. This dish features tender potatoes tossed with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions, all enveloped in a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise and sour cream. Ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or family dinners, this salad is not only simple to prepare but also make-ahead friendly—allowing you to enjoy more time with your guests. With every bite delivering the comforting taste of a steakhouse favorite, this Loaded Baked Potato Salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds russet potatoes
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 12 ounces bacon
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 green onions
- 1 1/2 cups medium cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pierce cleaned potatoes with a fork, coat with olive oil, and bake for 50-60 minutes until tender.
- Cool the potatoes slightly, peel them, and cut them into chunks. Toss with apple cider vinegar.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy; crumble it once cooled.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sour cream; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooled potatoes with dressing, crumbled bacon, green onions, and cheddar cheese. Mix gently.
- Refrigerate 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
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg