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Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Easy Home Cooking
A creamy, flavorful potato salad loaded with all the delicious toppings of a baked potato, including crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds russet potatoes
  • 1 –2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 ounces bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 6 green onions chopped
  • 1 ½ cups medium cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce potatoes, coat with olive oil and salt, and bake 50–60 mins.
  • Cool, peel, and cut into chunks. Sprinkle with vinegar and let sit until fully cooled.
  • Cook bacon, drain, and crumble.
  • Mix mayo, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Combine cooled potatoes with dressing, bacon, green onions, and cheddar. Gently mix.
  • Chill for 3 hours or overnight before serving.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/loaded-baked-potato-salad/

Notes

  • Make Ahead: This salad can be made a day in advance, allowing the flavors to meld together even more.
  • Bacon: For extra crispness, bake the bacon in the oven or on the stovetop before crumbling it into the salad.