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Loaded potato salad with creamy dressing, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions.

Loaded Potato Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Fridge time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 456 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds red potatoes cubed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add cubed potatoes to a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, add salt, and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 8-12 minutes.
    Cubed potatoes in a pot for loaded potato salad.
  • Once tender, drain the potatoes and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow them to cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, white vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions to make the dressing. Add the potatoes and fold to combine.
    Loaded potato salad dressing ingredients in a white bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
    Mixing the creamy loaded potato salad with cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions in a white bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the potato salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the loaded potato salad chilled, garnished with additional green onions or bacon bits, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 11gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 721mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Loaded Potato Salad
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