Description
Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a comforting and flavorful side dish that combines all the classic elements of a loaded baked potato into a creamy, savory salad. Featuring tender russet potatoes mixed with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh scallions, all enveloped in a zesty sour cream and mayonnaise dressing, this dish is perfect for any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a potluck, enjoying a summer barbecue, or simply looking for a delicious side for dinner, this Loaded Baked Potato Salad will impress your guests and become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds russet potatoes
- 12 ounces cooked bacon (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups medium cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 6 green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat 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 potatoes cool before chopping them into chunks and transferring to a large bowl; drizzle with apple cider vinegar.
- Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooled potatoes with the dressing, 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 (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg