Loaded Potato Salad
Loaded Potato Salad turns all the best loaded baked potato toppings into a creamy, easy-to-make side that everyone loves!
Servings: 8 servings, as a side
Cost: $8.15
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup mayo best quality (Hellmann’s/Best Foods)
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 16 ounces bacon diced, cooked, & cooled
- 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced (6-8 onions)
- 1-1/2 cups freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Peel and dice potatoes into small bite-sized pieces, about 3/4-inch. Add potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until potatoes are just fork tender. Don’t overcook or they’ll fall apart.
- Drain Potatoes: Gently drain potatoes and let stand for 5 minutes to dry. Return potatoes to the pot, pour apple cider vinegar over top, and gently toss. Set aside until fully cooled. (In a rush, place them in the fridge.)
- Make Dressing: Whisk Dijon mustard, sugar, garlic powder, paprika, mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper in a bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate while the potatoes cool.
- Cook Bacon: Cut bacon into small pieces and cook in a large skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels and let cool.
- Assemble Salad: Reserve a little bacon, cheese, and green onion for topping, then gently fold the rest into the cooled potatoes with the dressing.
- Chill: Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight, before serving. Sprinkle reserved toppings over the salad right before serving.
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Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir gently before serving and add any reserved bacon, cheese, or green onions right before serving so the toppings stay fresh.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 789kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1318mg | Potassium: 1362mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 3mg