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The BEST Loaded Baked Potato Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 28 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish, Salad
  • Method: Boil, Stovetop, Mix
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a creamy and flavorful twist on a classic side dish! Tender red potatoes are combined with crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and a tangy dressing for a satisfying and crowd-pleasing salad.


Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 pounds red potatoes, diced
  • 12 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 5 stems green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Boil Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add diced potatoes and reduce heat to medium. Boil for 10-12 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork. Rinse with cool water to cool, then drain and dry well.
  2. Cook Bacon: Chop bacon into small pieces. Place in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crisp (8-10 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
  3. Make Dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
  4. Prep Green Onions: Remove the root ends of the green onions. Chop the green and white parts.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Add the mayonnaise mixture to the potatoes and stir to coat. Add green onions, bacon, and shredded cheese. Stir until evenly mixed.
  6. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Add cracked black pepper to the dressing for extra flavor.
  • Reserve some green onions, cheese, and bacon for garnish.
  • Finely chop the white parts of the green onions for a better texture.
  • Plain Greek yogurt can be substituted for mayonnaise and sour cream.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg