Description
Ready to elevate your side dish game? This Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a flavor-packed twist on the classic potato salad, combining all the beloved toppings of a loaded baked potato—cheddar cheese, sour cream, crispy bacon, and chives—into one irresistible dish. It’s creamy, savory, and perfect for summer gatherings, BBQs, or even as a quick lunch. This easy recipe doubles as a hearty side or a satisfying meal, fitting right into your rotation of quick lunch ideas, picnic dishes, or crowd-pleasing dinner ideas.
Ingredients
3 pounds red or Yukon gold potatoes
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped green onions or chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Optional: chopped parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10–12 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
2. In a medium bowl, mix sour cream, mayo, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Reserve some for garnish.
4. In a large bowl, gently mix cooled potatoes with dressing, cheddar, bacon, and green onions. Fold gently to avoid mashing.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and allow flavors to meld.
6. Before serving, garnish with reserved bacon, extra cheese, and fresh herbs.
Notes
For best results, allow the salad to chill for at least an hour before serving.
Make sure potatoes are fully cooled before mixing to prevent the dressing from breaking.
Red or Yukon gold potatoes are ideal because they hold their shape and have great texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg