Loaded Baked Potato Salad
A Southern-inspired twist on a classic favorite, this loaded baked potato salad combines tender potatoes with creamy dressing, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, fresh herbs, and all the comforting flavors of a loaded baked potato in every bite. Perfect for cookouts, holidays, and family gatherings.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 437kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lb bag russet potatoes or small red potatoes 1-inch cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup real mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream or unflavored Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 0.4 oz package dry buttermilk Ranch dressing mix (i.e. Hidden Valley)
- 1 tsp lemon pepper
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 10 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup green onion thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes or until fork tender.
- Drain cooked potatoes in a colander and allow to cool for 5 minutes while you make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, Ranch seasoning, lemon pepper and black pepper.
- Add the potatoes, bacon and green onion. Toss to coat. (Reserve 2 Tbsp each of bacon and green onion for garnishing)
- Chill for about 20-30 minutes then add 1 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Mix well.
- Serve warm or chilled garnished with reserved bacon, green onion and shredded cheese.
Notes
- Potatoes - You can use red potatoes or yukon golds in place of russets. Each variety has different amounts of starch and therefore will cook differently. Adjust the cooking time to accommodate.
- Cheese - You can use medium cheddar cheese, colby jack cheese or spicy pepper jack cheese.
- Onion - You can use chives for a milder onion flavor or add minced red onion to amp up the taste.
- Mayonnaise - You can use light mayonnaise for the dressing. I've also made this with light sour cream and it does equally as well.
- Serve it Warm or Cold - You can serve Loaded Baked Potato Salad warm or chilled garnished with reserved bacon, green onion and shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1143mg | Potassium: 936mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 2mg