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Loaded Potato Salad

Loaded Potato Salad: Creamy, Crunchy, and Perfect for Summer

This Loaded Potato Salad is a creamy twist on a classic, featuring bacon and a tangy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 1 pounds Baby Potatoes Red and yellow for color
  • ½ cup Crispy Bacon Cooked until golden
  • ¼ cup Green Onions Finely chopped
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Or Greek yogurt for lighter alternative
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Substitute with more Greek yogurt if desired
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • serving bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash 1 to 1.5 pounds of baby potatoes thoroughly. In a large pot, add the cleaned potatoes and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of sour cream, ½ cup of mayonnaise, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Once potatoes are cool, cut them into halves or quarters. Fold potato pieces into the dressing, then add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup crumbled bacon, and ¼ cup chopped green onions. Toss gently.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes in the fridge for flavors to blend. Can be made a day in advance for best flavor.

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