Description
Loaded Potato Salad is a delightful twist on the classic summer salad, combining creamy baked potatoes with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for barbecues and gatherings, offering a satisfying blend of flavors that will make it the star of your table. Serve it warm or chilled for a refreshing experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat for best flavor)
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash potatoes and poke holes in them. Wrap in foil and bake for about 1 hour or until tender.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (6-8 minutes). Let cool, then crumble into pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix sour cream with salt and pepper until smooth.
- Cube cooled potatoes and add to the dressing along with crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese.
- Gently fold ingredients together until well combined without mashing the potatoes.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with extra green onions, and serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg