Description
Loaded Potato Salad is the ultimate BBQ side dish featuring tender potatoes, crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and a rich, creamy dressing. Packed with classic loaded baked potato flavors, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for cookouts, picnics, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Potato Salad
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
For the Creamy Dressing
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional Garnish
- Extra bacon crumbles
- Additional shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced green onions
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 12-15 minutes until fork tender. Drain well and allow them to cool slightly.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the salad: Add the cooled potatoes, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and parsley to the dressing.
- Toss gently: Fold everything together carefully until the potatoes are evenly coated without breaking them apart.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with extra bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, parsley, and cracked black pepper.
Notes
For the best flavor, refrigerate the potato salad for several hours before serving. Yukon Gold potatoes hold their shape beautifully, while Russet potatoes create a softer texture. You can also add diced pickles or chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: loaded potato salad, bacon cheddar potato salad, creamy potato salad, bbq potato salad, easy picnic side dish
