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    Loaded Potato Salad Recipe

    Published: Jul 10, 2022 · Modified: Sep 19, 2022 by Ang Paris · Leave a Comment
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    This is the ultimate creamy potato salad recipe reminiscent of your favorite loaded baked potato.
    Total Time 1 hour
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    This is the ultimate creamy potato salad recipe reminiscent of your favorite loaded baked potato. via @jugglingactmamaThis is the ultimate creamy potato salad recipe reminiscent of your favorite loaded baked potato. via @jugglingactmama

    My Loaded Potato Salad recipe is so good, you'll be tempted to have it as a meal! Just like your favorite loaded baked potato, this side dish has everything. Whether you're serving this with Petite Sirloin or Chicken Tenders, everyone is going to love it!

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    Potato salad is a classic summer side, but in my humble opinion, it needs an upgrade. That's where my Loaded Potato Salad comes in - if you love a loaded baked potato, this is for you. It's a side dish you might just want as your meal!

    We start with red potatoes and a full pound of delicious bacon. Sour cream adds a delicious kick you don't always find in potato salad. Cheddar cheese and green onions add texture and flavor. It's a well rounded side dish that everyone will come back to for seconds.

    Image contains ingredients for loaded potato salad - red potatoes, bacon, sour cream, spices, cheese, green onions and mayonnaise.

    Ingredients

    • Red Skinned Potatoes
    • Bacon
    • Mayonnaise
    • Sour Cream
    • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
    • Onions
    • Garlic Powder
    • Onion Powder
    • Smoked Paprika

    This is meant to be a brief overview of this great recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    Instructions

    Here's how to make our Loaded Baked Potato Salad recipe:

    1. Chop potatoes into bite-size pieces and place them in a large pot of lightly salted water. Place the pot on the stove and heat over high heat to boiling. Simmer for 8-12 minutes.
    2. When the potatoes are finished, rinse with cold water for a few minutes to cool completely.
    3. Slice the green onions into thin pieces, cutting about halfway up the green part. Chop the bacon into small pieces.
    4. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika mix thoroughly.
    5. Add your potatoes to the mayonnaise mixture and stir. Add in green onions, bacon, and shredded cheese, fold until everything is evenly mixed.
    6. Chill and serve.
    Glass bowl filled with the ingredients for loaded potato salad

    What can you add to Potato Salad?

    Personalize this loaded baked potato salad with your favorite mix-ins. Here are a few ideas of ingredients you can add to make it all your own:

    • Feta or Blue Cheese Crumbles
    • Hot Sauce and/or Red Pepper Flakes
    • Corn
    • Celery and/or Onions
    • Hard Boiled Eggs
    • Feta or Blue Cheese Crumbles
    • Hot Sauce and/or Red Pepper Flakes
    • Corn
    • Celery and/or Onions
    • Hard Boiled Eggs

    Another variation you might like to try is substituting the mayo for honey mustard.

    What kind of potatoes do you use in Potato Salad?

    Potatoes that are on the smaller side with thin skins make the best potato salad. Look for waxy potatoes such as yellow, white or red and but stay away from russet potatoes. My personal favorite is Yukon gold potatoes because they are easier to peel - if you prefer your potato salad without skins.

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    Here are a few other side dishes that are easy to prepare and fantastic for your next cookout!

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    • Rainbow Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
    • Roasted Beet Salad
    • Asian Purple Cabbage Slaw
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    Try this Loaded Potato Salad Recipe along side one of these tasty proteins:

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    Loaded Potato Salad Recipe

    Loaded Potato Salad

    This is the ultimate creamy potato salad recipe reminiscent of your favorite loaded baked potato.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Loaded Potato Salad
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 720kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Cutting Board
    • Santoku Knife

    Ingredients

    • 3 lbs Red Skinned Potatoes about 10 small/med
    • 1 lb Bacon cooked
    • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
    • 1 Cup Sour Cream
    • 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded
    • 5 Green Onions
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika

    Instructions

    • Chop potatoes into bite size pieces and place them in a large pot of lightly salted water. Place the pot on the stove and heat over high heat to boiling. Once boiling reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 8-12 minutes or until fork tender.
    • When the potatoes are finished place them in a colander and rinse with cold water for a few minutes to cool completely.
    • While the potatoes are cooking slice the green onions into thin pieces, cutting about halfway up the green part. Chop the bacon into small pieces.
    • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder and smoked paprika mix thoroughly.
    • Add your potatoes to the mayonnaise mixture and stir to coat. Add in green onions, bacon, and shredded cheese, fold until everything is evenly mixed.
    • Keep covered and chilled until ready to serve.

    Notes

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 720kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 991mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 2mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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