Description
Baked Potato Salad is a delicious and innovative twist on the classic potato salad, combining the comforting flavors of loaded baked potatoes into a creamy, satisfying side dish. With crunchy bacon, rich cheddar cheese, and hearty red potatoes, this salad is perfect for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or game-day festivities. It’s highly customizable, allowing you to tailor ingredients to suit your guests’ preferences. Make it ahead of time for stress-free entertaining and watch it become the star of your next meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds small unpeeled red potatoes
- 8 hard-boiled large eggs
- 1 pound sliced bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 sweet onion
- 3 dill pickles
- 1–1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 to 3 teaspoons prepared mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cube potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Place in a greased baking pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until tender.
- Allow potatoes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes, chopped eggs, crumbled bacon, cheese, onion, and pickles.
- In another bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and mustard until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in green onions or olives. Serve over mixed greens or use as a filling in wraps for versatility.