This Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a creamy and flavorful twist on the classic potato salad, loaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions.
Author:Touria Elkoudssi
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:30 mins
Total Time:45 mins
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Side-dishes
Method:Roasting
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main ingredients:
4 pounds russet potatoes
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
¾ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces bacon, cooked, cooled and chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1 ½ cups medium cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
Prepare the potatoes: Wash and scrub the potatoes, then dice them into bite-sized pieces. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast until tender.
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, bacon, green onions, and cheddar cheese.
Mix the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Combine: Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and toss until well coated. Chill before serving.
Notes
You can customize this salad by adding toppings like diced bell peppers, jalapenos, or even some diced pickles.
For a lighter version, you can use low-fat mayonnaise and sour cream.