Awesome Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Get ready to elevate your picnic game with this "Awesome Loaded Baked Potato Salad," a creamy, flavor-packed twist on a classic side dish. Made with tender chunks of russet potatoes, crispy thick-cut bacon, sharp shredded cheddar cheese, and a luscious dressing of sour cream and mayo, this recipe is bursting with indulgent goodness. The garlic powder, salt, and black pepper add a subtle kick of seasoning, while fresh green onions deliver a bright and zesty finish. Perfectly balanced between hearty and refreshing, this loaded potato salad is ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or any occasion that calls for comfort food with a gourmet spin. Serve it chilled for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 30/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Medium-sized russet potatoes
• 8 slices Thick-cut bacon
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cups Sour cream
• 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
• 6 stalks Green onions (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the russet potatoes, then dice them into 1 to 2-inch chunks.

Step 2

Place the diced potatoes into a large pot and add enough cold water to cover them. Add a pinch of salt to the water, then bring it to a boil.

Step 3

Cook the potatoes for about 12-15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Be careful not to overcook them to prevent mushiness.

Step 4

Drain the potatoes and spread them out on a baking sheet to cool completely.

Step 5

While the potatoes are cooling, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Allow the bacon to cool on a paper towel-lined plate, then crumble it into small pieces.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 7

Once the potatoes are completely cooled, gently fold them into the dressing mixture until evenly coated.

Step 8

Add the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and half of the sliced green onions to the potato mixture. Gently toss to combine.

Step 9

Transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining green onions for a fresh finish.

Step 10

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	126 grams (126.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	863

Total Fat 86.30g	111%
Saturated Fat 7.80g	39%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 118mg	39%
Sodium 2635mg	115%
Total Carbohydrate 23.50g	9%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 0.00g
Protein 0.00g	0%

Vitamin D NaNIU	NaN%
Calcium 0mg	0%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium NaNmg	NaN%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 89.2%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 10.8%