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Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Cultural Context

Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a delightful twist on the classic baked potato, originating from American potluck traditions. This dish embodies the spirit of comfort food, combining hearty ingredients like bacon, cheese, and sour cream, often served at gatherings and barbecues. Today, variations abound, with many adding ingredients like ranch dressing or different cheeses, making it a versatile favorite across the globe.

AmericanUSside
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
8 medium russet potatoes
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely diced onions
2 teaspoons dried chives
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
12 ounces bacon
black pepper
green onion

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.

1

Boil 8 medium russet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

2

Cut the boiled potatoes into small cubes.

3

In a bowl, mix 1 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.

4

Add the cubed potatoes to the sour cream and mayonnaise mixture.

5

Add 1/2 cup of finely diced onions and 2 teaspoons of dried chives to the mixture.

6

Gently stir to combine without breaking the potatoes.

7

Add 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese, saving some for topping.

8

Cook 12 ounces of bacon until crispy, chop it up, and fold half into the potato salad.

9

Season with black pepper to taste.

10

Transfer the potato salad to a serving dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese, bacon, and chopped green onion.

11

Chill in the refrigerator before serving.

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Baked Potato SaladTwice Baked Potato Salad

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