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Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Salad You'll Crave All Summer

This Loaded Baked Potato Salad combines fluffy russet potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and creamy dressing for a delightful summer dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 large Russet Potatoes avoid waxy varieties
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil can substitute with any neutral oil
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
For the Mix-ins
  • 8 slices Bacon or replace with pancetta if desired
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions or chives
  • 1 cup Medium Cheddar Cheese or sharp cheddar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and pierce the russet potatoes, coat with olive oil and salt, and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  3. Once cooked, cool for 10-15 minutes, peel, and chop the potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
  4. Sprinkle apple cider vinegar over warm potatoes and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
  5. Cook diced bacon in a skillet until crispy, about 8-10 minutes, then crumble.
  6. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and sour cream with salt and pepper to make the dressing.
  7. Combine potatoes, crumbled bacon, green onions, and cheddar in a large bowl, then add the dressing and toss gently.
  8. Transfer salad to a dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Add dressing just before serving if stored more than a day to maintain creamy texture.

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