Description
A delightful dish that merges classic potato salad with the indulgent flavors of a loaded baked potato, featuring creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, and rich cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or red)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly before chopping.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing sour cream and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix together the chopped potatoes, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions with the dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, gently mixing until well-coated.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
Feel free to substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a healthier twist or swap bacon for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potato salad, loaded potato salad, comfort food, summer side dish