All-American Loaded Baked Potato Salad

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories without sacrificing flavor.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat milk + vinegar

💰Cheaper: milk + lemon juice

Low-fat milk with vinegar mimics buttermilk's tang.

Place potatoes in a pot; fill with water until potatoes are covered. Add salt; bring to boil.

Simmer until potatoes are just tender enough to be pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.

Drain and run under cold water until potatoes are slightly cool.

Mix sour cream, creamy salad dressing, and ground black pepper together in a large bowl.

Stir in Cheddar cheese, green onion, and bacon bits; add potatoes.

Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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