Loaded Baked Potato Salad Recipe
This Loaded Baked Potato Salad Recipe has all the great baked potato toppings combined into a flavorful potato salad. Cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions make this a truly unforgettable side dish.
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Loaded Potato Salad Recipe
This loaded potato salad is so unbelievably delicious that it is sure to be a hit at any bbq, party or holiday. Everything you adore about a fully loaded baked potato — the crispy bacon, melted cheese, tangy sour cream, and fresh green onions and combines it all in a chilled, flavorful salad.
My local grocery store makes a version of this potato salad in their deli. After buying it several times I decided to just make it myself. The great thing about that is you can make the potatoes as firm or tender as you prefer. Also feel free to add more sour cream, bacon, cheese or green onions. I went easy on the bacon and green onions because I find that they can easily overpower a dish. But if you want extreme bacon, go for it!
Do You Peel Potatoes Or Leave The Skin On For Potato Salad?
This recipe calls for gold or red potatoes, which have thinner skins. This means you can remove the skin or leave it on. If using a thicker skin potato such as Russet, I would remove the skins.
Ingredients Needed For Loaded Potato Salad
- Gold or Red Potatoes
- Cooked Bacon (5-7 slices)
- Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Mayonnaise
- Green Onions
- Fresh Parsley
- Salt/Pepper
How To Make Potato Salad
- Cut potatoes into uniform bite size chunks. Boil in salted water until fork tender. Drain and cool.
- Combine potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, mayo, green onions, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir until fully mixed.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips for the Best Loaded Potato Salad
- Use thick-cut bacon for extra crunch and smoky flavor.
- Don’t skip the cooling step – warm potatoes can make the dressing runny.
- Add extras like diced pickles, jalapeños, or a drizzle of ranch for a flavor twist.
- Don’t overcook the potatoes – they should be tender but not mushy.
- Let potatoes cool before mixing to keep the dressing creamy.
- Reserve some toppings to sprinkle on just before serving for the best presentation.
- For extra flavor, roast the potatoes instead of boiling them.
Absolutely! In fact, it tastes even better when chilled for several hours or overnight. Just give it a gentle stir before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Avoid freezing, as the texture may change.
Yukon Golds hold their shape well and have a creamy texture, while russets create a softer, fluffier salad. Both work great — it’s all about your preference.
You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use light mayonnaise. Turkey bacon is also a lighter option.
If it seems dry after chilling, stir in a spoonful of sour cream or mayonnaise before serving.
What To Serve With Potato Salad
Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs – Oven Baked Burger – Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken – Cast Iron Ribeye Steak – Baked Ranch Pork Chops
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Loaded Baked Potato Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 Lbs Gold or Red Potatoes
- 1 Cup Chopped Cooked Bacon 5-7 slices
- 1½ Cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 3 Green Onions - sliced/chopped
- Handful Fresh Parsley - chopped
- Salt/Pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into uniform bite size chunks. Boil in salted water until fork tender. Drain and cool.
- Combine potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, mayo, green onions, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir until fully mixed.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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I love the way your ingredient list & instructions are organized. It is so easy to follow and the pictures were more helpful than I would’ve anticipated. There are a million good potato salad recipes on the internet (& yours is definitely one of them! So yummy!) but what makes you stand out are details like these!
This is delicious!!! Definitely a crowd favorite. I made this 4xs the recipe for a potluck at work! All of my employees/coworkers loved it!!
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