Loaded Potato Salad Recipe
This creamy, savory loaded potato salad combines tender potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions, all tossed in a tangy sour cream and mayo dressing. Perfect as a hearty side or a satisfying solo meal, it delivers all the flavor of a loaded baked potato in chilled salad form.
Servings: 1
Calories: 400kcal
Cost: $2.50
Ingredients
- 1 medium russet potato (about 200g)
- 1 strip of bacon
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 green onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: a pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika for extra flavor
Notes
Cooking Steps:
- Peel and dice the potato into small cubes.
- Boil the potato in salted water for about 10-12 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and cool.
- While the potato cooks, fry the bacon until crispy. Crumble once cooled.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayo, salt, pepper, and any optional spices.
- Add cooled potatoes, bacon, cheddar, and green onions to the bowl. Toss gently.
- Chill for at least 10 minutes or serve immediately.