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Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Loaded Baked Potato Salad: A Creamy Twist on Comfort Food

Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish, perfect for summer gatherings and customizable for everyone's taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes Yukon gold or red potatoes can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Use table salt with caution.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Can swap for lemon juice.
  • 8 slices Bacon Turkey bacon or vegetarian alternatives can be used.
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt offers a lighter alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a refreshing substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Consider white pepper for milder flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Chives can be used instead.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Pepper jack or vegan cheese are alternatives.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Loaded Baked Potato Salad
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash the russet potatoes, pierce them with a fork, coat with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt, then roast for 50-60 minutes.
  3. Once baked, let the potatoes cool for 15 minutes before peeling and cutting into 1-inch chunks; toss with apple cider vinegar.
  4. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 7-10 minutes, then crumble it into pieces.
  5. Mix mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth; season with black pepper and salt.
  6. Combine potatoes, dressing, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl, gently folding to mix.
  7. Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the salad longer for even better flavor blending and consider alternative ingredients for customization.

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