Loaded Potato Salad Recipe
This loaded potato salad recipe is creamy, savory, and packed with crispy bacon, cheddar, and roasted red potatoes for the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish.
Servings: 10
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds small unpeeled red potatoes cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 pound sliced bacon cooked and crumbled, grease reserved
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, toss diced potatoes with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake potatoes for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon of reserved bacon fat.
- Stir in cooled potatoes, cooked bacon, cheese, and green onions. Toss to coat with the dressing, breaking up the potatoes slightly as you mix. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 573mg | Potassium: 805mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 585IU | Vitamin C: 12.8mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 1.5mg