Description
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.
Ingredients
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Main ingredients:
- 4 pounds russet potatoes
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 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 1/2 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg