Description
Loaded Potato Salad Easy Summer Salad Recipe is a delightful twist on the classic potato salad, infusing it with the rich flavors of a loaded baked potato. This creamy, savory dish features crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a tangy dressing, making it a perfect addition to summer picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings. Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but it’s sure to impress your guests with its hearty texture and satisfying taste. Serve it chilled as a refreshing side or as a standalone snack; either way, it’s bound to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 packed cup shredded medium cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Scrub potatoes clean and dry them.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork, brush with olive oil, then bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until tender.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly, peel the skins off, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the warm potatoes with apple cider vinegar.
- In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and pepper; pour over potatoes and stir gently.
- Fold in chopped bacon and shredded cheddar cheese until well mixed.
- Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg