Description
This Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a delicious twist on traditional potato salad, featuring all the flavors of a loaded baked potato in a creamy, tangy side dish. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a comforting side at dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Salad:
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 4 green onions, sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Season and Chill: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh chives if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle with ranch dressing or add a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
