Loaded Baked Potato Salad

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creamy dressing

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds protein.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while still melting well.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Ricotta offers a lighter texture with similar creaminess.

Cut 3 pounds of red skin potatoes into small pieces and boil until fork tender.

Drain the potatoes and let them cool.

In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and 1 tablespoon of dry ranch dressing seasoning mix (optional).

Add a pinch of salt and black pepper to the mixture.

Chop and add 2 tablespoons of chives and 2 chopped green onions to the mixture.

Stir the mixture well.

Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 4 slices of crumbled bacon to the mixture.

Stir everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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