Description
Loaded Potato Salad is the ultimate cold side dish for summer BBQs and gatherings. With creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and a tangy sour cream dressing, this loaded salad is a delicious twist on the classic. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, and backyard feasts. Try this crowd-pleaser today!
Ingredients
3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Peel and chop the potatoes into bite-sized chunks, then place in salted cold water and bring to a boil. Cook until just fork tender. Drain and let cool completely.
2. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Transfer to paper towels, then crumble into bits.
3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Gently fold the cooled potatoes into the dressing. Add in the cheddar cheese, green onions, and crumbled bacon. Stir to combine.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with extra cheese and onions if desired.
Notes
Let the potatoes cool completely before mixing to avoid a watery dressing.
Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt and texture.
You can make this up to 2 days in advance; the flavors deepen overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg