Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Loaded Baked Potato Salad, a delightful twist on the classic steakhouse favorite. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or summer barbecues, this creamy salad combines tender potatoes with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh scallions, all enveloped in a rich sour cream and mayo dressing. Each bite is a flavor-packed explosion that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Not only is it easy to prepare, but its make-ahead option allows the flavors to meld beautifully in the fridge. Serve it as a standalone dish or alongside grilled meats for a satisfying meal that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds russet potatoes
- 12 ounces bacon
- 1 1/2 cups medium cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 6 green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- Apple cider vinegar
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Bake cleaned potatoes on a baking sheet for 50-60 minutes until tender. Let cool before handling.
- Peel and cut potatoes into chunks; mix with apple cider vinegar.
- Cook bacon until crispy; crumble into pieces.
- Combine mayonnaise and sour cream with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled potatoes with dressing, bacon, green onions, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- 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 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg