Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Potato salad season means that it's time to try out a few new recipes and this creamy, cheesy, and bacon-filled loaded baked potato salad is a must.

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This loaded baked potato salad is everything you want in a summer side dish and more. With soft, buttery potatoes, creamy dressing, delicious bacon, grated cheese, and crisp onions, this perfect potato salad will not last long, so make sure you grab a bowl before it’s gone!

Loaded Baked Potato Salad Ingredients

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Packed with all the classic baked potato toppings – bacon, cheese, and sour cream – this salad is a hearty addition to any potluck or barbecue.

The potatoes are perfectly cooked and tender, while the addition of green onions adds a fresh burst of flavor.

The result? A creamy, indulgent dish that will have your guests coming back for seconds (and thirds!).

You’ll need:

• 6 medium or 8 small russet potatoes, washed and dried
• ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil
• 1¼ cups of sour cream
• 1 cup of mayonnaise
• 1 pound of bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (reserve ¼ cup for garnish)
• ½ cup + 2 tablespoons of thinly sliced green onion, divided (the 2 tablespoons for garnish)
• ½ cup of diced red onion
• 2 teaspoons of kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon of cracked black pepper
• 2½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, divided into 2 cups and ½ cups for garnish

PRO TIP:

For very crispy bacon, you could make oven-baked bacon. Turn halfway through the baking process to ensure an even bake. Or you can precut the raw bacon and pan-fry until crispy.

Substitutions And Additions

SOUR CREAM: Plain Greek yogurt is a common substitute for sour cream and will work for this delicious potato salad as well.

MIX-INS: If you have other favorite potato toppings that you like to add to your baked potatoes, why not add them to your potato salad?

CHEESE: Use whichever type of cheddar you have on hand. Mild cheddar is delicious, or you could use sharp cheddar cheese if you prefer a slight tang.

How To Make This Loaded Baked Potato Salad Recipe

The first part of making this delicious salad is making baked potatoes. Once they are cooked and cooled, you can make the creamy dressing and mix up the salad in a large bowl. Here are the step-by-step instructions.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set it aside.

STEP TWO: Using a pastry brush, brush the clean potatoes with olive oil, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

STEP THREE: Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour until the potatoes are completely baked.

STEP FOUR: Remove from the oven and allow the potatoes to cool completely.

STEP FIVE: Once the potatoes are cooled, dice the potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Place the cubed potatoes into a large mixing bowl and set it aside.

STEP SIX: Using a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream and the mayonnaise until smooth.

STEP SEVEN: Using a wooden spoon, fold in the crumbled bacon bits, sliced green onion, red onion, kosher salt, cracked pepper, and shredded cheese with the cooled potatoes in the large bowl. Add the dressing and mix again.

STEP EIGHT: Garnish with reserved crumbled bacon, sliced green onion, and shredded cheese. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

How To Serve This Loaded Potato Salad Recipe

This delicious loaded baked potato salad is the perfect side dish for family gatherings.

Serve it alongside our grilled chicken, a green salad, and grilled corn on the cob for a classic barbecue spread. 

Our classic potato salad and ranch potato salad are two more side dishes that are potluck staples we know you will love.

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Storing This Loaded Potato Salad

Here’s how to store this salad so that you can continue to enjoy it for a few days after it has been made.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftovers of this loaded potato salad in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

IN THE FREEZER: We do not recommend freezing this potato salad as the potatoes will become mushy, and the dressing will be watery once thawed.

Loaded baked potato salad is taking the scene by storm with its creamy, bacony goodness. Truly irresistible when served at your next summer BBQ or potluck, this salad will be the first to disappear from the table.

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Loaded Baked Potato Salad

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Potato salad season means that it's time to try out a few new recipes and this creamy, cheesy, and bacon-filled loaded baked potato salad is a must.

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings 12

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• 6 or 8 medium or small russet potatoes, washed and dried
• ¼ cup olive oil, extra virgin
• 1¼ cups sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 pound bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (reserve ¼ cup for garnish)
• ½ cup thinly sliced green onion,
• ½ cup diced red onion
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (2 cups and ½ cups for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set it aside.
• Using a pastry brush, brush the clean potatoes with olive oil, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the potatoes are completely baked.
• Remove from the oven and allow the potatoes to cool completely.
• Once the potatoes are cooled, dice the potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Place the cubed potatoes into a large mixing bowl and set it aside.
• Using a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream and the mayonnaise until smooth.
• Using a wooden spoon, fold in the crumbled bacon bits, sliced green onion, red onion, kosher salt, cracked pepper, and shredded cheese with the cooled potatoes in the large bowl. Add the dressing and mix again.
• Garnish with reserved crumbled bacon, sliced green onion, and shredded cheese. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

• You can bake the potatoes in the microwave instead of in the oven.
• Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your potatoes at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
• You can peel the potato skin off half of the already baked potatoes if you prefer.
• Make sure your potatoes are cooled completely, or they will absorb too much of the dressing, and you will have to add more.
• Be careful when mixing the potato mixture as you don’t want to break up the pieces of potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 919mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 1mg

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