Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 30m
Cook Time: 60m
Total Time: 1h 30m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

463
Calories
34g
Fat
49mg
Cholesterol
608mg
Sodium
29g
Carbohydrates
11g
Protein
Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Recipe Description

This Loaded Baked Potato Salad will go down a treat at your next potluck meal. Everyone will love the delicious potato loaded with bacon, cheese, and scallions all wrapped up in a sour cream and mayo dressing. It’s a perfect recipe to make in advance as it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To make this delicious potato salad, start by baking the potatoes and removing the flesh. While the potato is still warm, sprinkle with apple cider vinegar and rest for 15-30 minutes or until cool. Cook bacon in a large skillet and drain excess oil. Leave to cool before crumbling into bite-size pieces. Combine mayo and sour cream to make a dressing. Mix the dressing with the potatoes, crumbled bacon, green onion, and Cheddar cheese. Season to taste and chill for 3 hours or overnight before serving.

To make my Loaded Baked Potato Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and grease baking dish

    1 min

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F.

  2. 2

    Bake potatoes

    60 min
    Step 2 - Loaded Baked Potato SaladStep 2 - Loaded Baked Potato Salad

    Place 4 pounds of cleaned potatoes on a baking sheet. Pierce each one 4-5 times with a fork and lightly drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt, and cook for 50-60 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork or skewer. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Transfer to a bowl

    5 min
    Step 3 - Loaded Baked Potato Salad

    Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel them and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Transfer the chunks to a large bowl and discard the jackets.

  4. 4

    Add cider vinegar

    30 min
    Step 4 - Loaded Baked Potato Salad

    Sprinkle the potato flesh with 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and leave to rest for 15-30 minutes until the potatoes are cooled.

  5. 5

    Cook bacon

    20 min
    Step 5 - Loaded Baked Potato SaladStep 5 - Loaded Baked Potato Salad

    Fry the bacon in a large skillet. Once cooked, drain and leave to cool. Crumble the bacon into bite-size pieces.

  6. 6

    Prepare dressing

    1 min
    Step 6 - Loaded Baked Potato Salad

    In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise and ¾ cup of sour cream. Season with kosher salt and pepper.

  7. 7

    Combine all ingredients

    3 min
    Step 7 - Loaded Baked Potato Salad

    Once the potatoes are cool, add the dressing to them. Top with the crumbled bacon, green onion, and Cheddar cheese. Gently fold all of the ingredients together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  8. 8

    Chill

    3 h
    Step 8 - Loaded Baked Potato Salad

    Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight.

  9. 9

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 9 - Loaded Baked Potato Salad

    Serve chilled.

This Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a steakhouse classic you can bring to your next potluck. Don’t forget to tag #CookMeRecipes if you try this delicious meal!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Igor Thompson
May 23, 2025
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This potato salad was fantastic at our party

Zoe Rossi
October 18, 2024
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I made this Loaded Baked Potato Salad for a friend's gathering and it was a hit. The combination of flavors is simply fantastic. I will definitely make it again for my family.

Amanda
September 17, 2024
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So great recipe! My husband and I made it for a family BBQ, and everyone loved it. The flavors are just perfect, and it was so easy to prepare. I never knew potato salad could be this delicious. Thanks for sharing!

Catherine Smith
July 19, 2024
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Absolutely loved it. Made this for a family gathering and it was a hit. The combination of flavors is just perfect for any occasion.

Ulysses
June 9, 2024
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Awesome! I made this for a potluck, and everyone keep asking for the recipe. So easy to make, and the flavors are just perfect. I didn’t have bacon, so I used turkey bacon, and it still rocked!

Tammy Johnson
April 18, 2024
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Superb

Greg
April 12, 2024
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This Loaded Baked Potato Salad is simply great. I made it for a family gathering, and it was a big hit. The bacon and cheese made it so flavorful, and the dressing was creamy but not too heavy. My kids couldn’t get enough. I love how easy it was to prepare ahead of time, perfect for busy days.

Olivia Thomas
July 16, 2022
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Perfect for picnics. My family loved it during our cookout last week. Great flavor combination with the bacon and cheese. Will definitely make again soon.

Amy
May 20, 2021
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I made this salad for a family gathering. Everyone loved it! The blend of flavors reminded me of summer BBQs. So easy to prepare, too.

Athina
May 5, 2021
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So delicious! I did my potatoes on the grill to add a smoky taste.

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