loaded baked potato salad

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

This classic loaded baked potato salad features bacon, hard-boiled eggs, cheddar, green onions, and parsley in a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. Baking the potatoes gives this salad a lighter texture from seasoned baked potatoes. Think of the different textures of a baked potato and a boiled potato.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For loaded baked potato salad

  • 6 slice
    bacon, uncooked
  • 3/4 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream
  • 2 tsp
    Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 3 lb
    baby yellow potatoes, quartered
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4
    hard boiled eggs peeled and chopped
  • 1 1/3 c
    shredded sharp cheddar
  • 2
    green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped fresh parsley

How To Make loaded baked potato salad

  • 1
    Lay the bacon in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 12-17 minutes or until crispy. Remove the bacon from the baking sheet and place it on paper towels to drain. Do not discard the grease. Coarsely chop the bacon.
  • 2
    Carefully spread the potatoes on the baking sheet with the bacon grease. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • 3
    Bake for 30 minutes or until tender, flipping halfway through the baking time. Cool the potatoes 10-15 minutes.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, stir the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and vinegar together.
  • 5
    Add the potatoes, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, cheddar, green onions, and parsley to a large serving bowl. Add the dressing and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 6
    Serve or cover and refrigerate to serve later.

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