Loaded Baked Potato Salad
If you love loaded baked potatoes, you’ll love this Loaded Baked Potato Salad! Made with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, and a creamy dressing, it’s an easy make-ahead side dish that’s perfect for BBQs, potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings.
Looking for more side salads? Try my Greek Pasta Salad & Hawaiian Macaroni Salad next!
Why You’ll Love This Potato Salad
- This Loaded Baked Potato Salad has everything you love about a loaded baked potato, including crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, and a rich, creamy dressing in every bite.
- It’s an easy make-ahead side dish that’s perfect for potlucks, backyard BBQs, picnics, holiday weekends, and family gatherings because it tastes even better after chilling.
- Made with simple ingredients and served cold, this creamy potato salad pairs perfectly with burgers, grilled chicken, hot dogs, pulled pork, ribs, and all your favorite summer meals.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 lb russet potatoes
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 green onions, chopped
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste), plus more for boiling potatoes
- ½ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Step by Step Instructions
STEP ONE – Wash and dry the potatoes, then cut into bite-sized chunks. Add them to a pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10–12 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain and allow the potatoes to cool completely.
STEP TWO – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
STEP THREE – Add the cooled potatoes, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onion, reserving a small amount of each for garnish. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
STEP FOUR – Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to come together.
STEP FIVE – Garnish with the remaining cheese, bacon, and green onion before serving. Enjoy!
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
Description
If you love loaded baked potatoes, you’ll love this Loaded Baked Potato Salad! Made with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, and a creamy dressing, it’s an easy make-ahead side dish that’s perfect for BBQs, potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
2 lb russet potatoes
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste), plus more for boiling potatoes
1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potatoes, then cut into bite-sized chunks. Add them to a pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10–12 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain and allow the potatoes to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled potatoes, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onion, reserving a small amount of each for garnish. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to come together.
- Garnish with the remaining cheese, bacon, and green onion before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage Instructions: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
Notes: There’s no need to peel the potatoes before cooking! The skins add texture and make this recipe even easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
