Description
Loaded Baked Potato Salad is your go-to side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or family dinners. It’s packed with creamy Yukon gold potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions—all tossed in a tangy sour cream and mayo dressing. Whether served warm or cold, this dish delivers comfort and bold flavor in every bite. Perfect for anyone seeking easy dinner ideas, quick summer sides, or indulgent food ideas that still feel homemade.
Ingredients
3 pounds baby Yukon gold or red potatoes
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let them cool slightly, then quarter or chop into bite-sized pieces.
2. While the potatoes cook, fry the bacon until crispy. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, crumble.
3. In a large bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, dill (if using), and salt and pepper.
4. Add the slightly warm potatoes to the dressing and mix gently to coat.
5. Fold in cheddar cheese and most of the bacon, reserving some for topping.
6. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
7. Before serving, top with remaining bacon, cheese, and green onions.
Notes
For best texture, let the potatoes cool slightly before mixing them into the dressing.
Want extra crispy bacon? Add it right before serving.
If serving warm, reduce chilling time and serve immediately after mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: potato salad, loaded potato salad, BBQ side, easy dinner side, summer potluck