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Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Servings 12
Enjoy a loaded baked potato flavor in chilled salad form! Loaded with bacon, cheddar, and scallions in a creamy dressing—perfect for any event.

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs russet potatoes
  • 1 –2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 oz bacon cooked, cooled, and chopped
  • 6 green onions sliced
  • cups shredded medium cheddar cheese

Instructions

Roast the Potatoes

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Clean potatoes, pierce several times with a fork, then rub lightly with olive oil and salt. Bake 50–60 minutes until tender. Let rest 5 minutes, then peel and cut into 1-inch chunks (some rough edges are fine). Transfer to a large bowl and lightly toss with apple cider vinegar; let cool 15–30 minutes to absorb flavor.

Prepare the Dressing

  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), salt, and pepper until smooth.

Cook the Bacon

  • While potatoes roast, cook bacon until crispy using a skillet or oven method. Drain, cool, then chop into bite-size pieces.

Assemble the Salad

  • Once potatoes are cool, add bacon, chopped green onions, and cheddar cheese to the bowl. Pour dressing over and gently fold until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Chill and Serve

  • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to let flavors meld. Serve straight from the fridge or at room temperature.