Potato salad is a traditional BBQ side dish, but Loaded Baked Potato Salad elevates its status by blending all the flavorful ingredients of a baked potato into a creamy, fulfilling salad.
This meal is ideal for family get-togethers, barbecues, or any occasion when you want a filling side dish to go with your grilled meats. It’s quite simple to prepare and will quickly become a permanent item at your party menus.
Difficulty: Simple
Servings: 4+
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
List of Ingredients:
- A pack of of bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 6 russet potatoes (peeled and sliced), or a generous amount of baby potatoes
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Up to 1 cup sour cream
- Chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, or your favorite! (we like cheddar and goats cheese)
- Salt and pepper (to taste), a touch of garlic if you like
Instructions:
1. Start by cooking the potatoes by first boiling them in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are soft. You checking the softness by poking with a fork. After draining, allow the potatoes to cool to some extent.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper while the potatoes are cooling. Stir until the mixture is creamy and smooth. This dressing is the main ingredient in your salad, so mix it well.
3. Add the potatoes to the bowl with the dressing when they have cooled down (you don’t want them to be boiling hot when you add them). Coat the potatoes evenly with the creamy mixture by gently tossing them.
4. Add the green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon to the salad. By combining all the characteristics of a baked potato into one dish, these additions give the salad its “loaded” appearance.
5. Before serving, let the salad cool in the fridge for at least half an hour. This helps you while serving and lets the flavors meld together. If required, top with more cheese or green onions when ready to serve.
Extra Tip: Don’t be afraid to experiment with your toppings! You ca add toppings like sour cream to make it extra creamy or jalapeños for a spicy bite. Ranch dressing or crumbled blue cheese might make it even more gourmet if you want to add even more flavor.
Other options:
1. Classic Loaded Baked Potato Salad: Simplicity is key to this traditional baked potato salad recipe by FoodieCrush. This salad contains all the fundamental ingredients of a loaded baked potato, including green onions, crisp bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and creamy potatoes. It’s an amazing simple choice that works for everyone. Feel free to add more sour cream or a dab of ranch dressing for an added kick if you want your potatoes a little creamier.
2. Jalapeño Popper Baked Potato Salad: This dish from Spicy Southern Kitchen will blow your taste buds away if you like a little spiciness with your barbecue. In this recipe, chopped fresh jalapeños are added, and cream cheese can be added to the dressing for an additional flavor boost. The end result is a spicy, creamy salad that is enjoyable for anyone who want a little spice. It’s the perfect combo to grilled chicken with a smoky glaze or spicy BBQ ribs.
3. BBQ Chicken Baked Potato Salad: Try using grilled BBQ chicken for a heartier version of loaded baked potato salad. The flavorful and smoky taste of the chicken transforms the salad from a side dish to a main course. Serve the chicken as a garnish or, for a more straightforward presentation, mix it into the salad with the other typical ingredients. This is a great recipe by Be Well choice for BBQ enthusiasts looking for a heartier meal to go with their grilled meats.
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