Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Loaded Baked Potato Salad, a sumptuous dish that transforms the classic potato salad into an irresistible treat. This creamy salad features tender russet potatoes, crispy turkey bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh scallions, all enveloped in a rich sour cream and mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe guarantees crowd-pleasing results. The best part? It’s make-ahead friendly—allow it to chill in the fridge for maximum flavor infusion. Serve it as a side or a main dish; either way, your guests will be coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds russet potatoes
- 12 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups medium cheddar cheese
- 6 green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Roast cleaned potatoes on a baking sheet for 50-60 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool slightly before peeling and cutting into chunks.
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy; crumble and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and sour cream; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine potatoes with dressing, bacon, green onions, and cheese; fold gently until mixed.
- Chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg