Loaded Baked Potato Salad with Bacon & Cheese
This Loaded Baked Potato Salad is packed with crispy bacon, cheddar, and a creamy dressing. It’s the ultimate side dish for BBQs or weeknight dinners. A cozy, satisfying recipe even beginners can master.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces bacon cooked and chopped
- 6 green onions chopped
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce potatoes with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until fork-tender. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large bowl.
- While warm, drizzle with apple cider vinegar and let rest 15–30 minutes.
- Cook bacon until crisp, drain, and crumble.
- Mix mayo, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add dressing to cooled potatoes with bacon, onions, and cheese. Fold gently.
- Chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, season warm potatoes before chilling. To switch it up, try adding chopped boiled eggs or a dash of paprika. This loaded baked potato salad is also great with BBQ meats.
Nutrition (estimate per serving)
Calories: 420
Fat: 30g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 10g
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 670mg
Fiber: 3g
Calories: 420
Fat: 30g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 10g
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 670mg
Fiber: 3g