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Ultimate Loaded Baked Potato Salad

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Make this creamy, hearty baked potato salad packed with bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions. It is a perfect make-ahead side dish for BBQs and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
  • 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Optional: 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  2. Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until tender when squeezed.
  3. Let the potatoes cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh into a large bowl. Discard the skins.
  4. While the potatoes are still warm, mash them lightly with a fork. You want some texture remaining.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, softened cream cheese, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth. This is your creamy dressing.
  6. Pour the dressing over the warm, mashed potatoes. Gently fold until the potatoes are evenly coated.
  7. Fold in the crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions. If using, add the chopped hard-boiled eggs now.
  8. Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Cover the bowl and chill the loaded baked potato salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
  10. Before serving, garnish with extra bacon, cheese, and green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Baking the potatoes instead of boiling gives the salad a flavor closer to a true loaded baked potato.
  • For best results, make this side dish ahead of time; it tastes better after chilling for several hours.
  • You can substitute Ranch seasoning for the garlic powder in the dressing for an extra layer of flavor.

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