Description
This Ultimate Loaded Potato Salad Recipe is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion, featuring creamy potatoes dressed in a tangy, flavorful dressing and loaded with bacon, cheese, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Salad:
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Add-Ins:
- 6 slices cooked bacon (chopped)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently mix cooked potatoes with dressing, then fold in bacon, cheese, onions, chives, and eggs.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with extra chives or bacon if desired.
Notes
- For added texture, leave some of the potato skins on.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to lighten it up.
- This salad can be made a day in advance and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
