Description
Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a hearty and flavorful twist on traditional potato salad, featuring baked potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 3 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the potatoes, then pierce each with a fork and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender. Let cool completely.
- Peel and dice the cooled baked potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in the diced potatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions, and crumbled bacon.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Top with extra cheese, green onions, or bacon bits before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use smoked bacon or add a dash of smoked paprika.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- This salad is best served chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
