Description
This Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a comforting dish featuring tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all tossed in a creamy dressing. It is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baking potatoes
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the potatoes. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Bake potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Let cool slightly.
- While potatoes are baking, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into bite-sized chunks.
- In a large bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, chives, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Add the potato chunks, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl with the dressing.
- Gently stir to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can leave the skins on the potatoes for added texture.
- Adjust the amount of bacon and cheese to your preference.
- Add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the dressing for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approx. 1 cup