Description

Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a delicious twist on a classic dish that combines the comforting flavors of baked potatoes with creamy dressing, crispy bacon, and shredded cheese. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, and family gatherings, this hearty salad is easy to prepare ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. With each bite bursting with flavor from fresh scallions and a tangy mayo-sour cream blend, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser that elevates any meal. Serve it chilled as a refreshing side dish that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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4 pounds russet potatoes
12 ounces cooked bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
6 green onions
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Clean and pierce russet potatoes several times with a fork. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake for 50-60 minutes until tender.
Cool potatoes briefly, peel, and cut into chunks. Combine in a bowl with apple cider vinegar; let cool completely.
Cook bacon until crispy; crumble into pieces.
In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
Combine cooled potatoes with the dressing, crumbled bacon, green onions, and cheddar cheese; gently fold together.
Chill for at least three 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: 360
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 30mg