Description
Creamy baked potato salad recipe brings together classic comfort and fresh flavors from midwestern kitchens. Crisp bacon, tangy sour cream, and green onions create a crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll want to share at summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) russet potatoes
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
Creamy Components:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mayonnaise
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 5 green onions
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes clean and puncture multiple times with a fork to allow steam release during baking.
- Roast potatoes for 50-60 minutes until completely tender when pierced with a fork. Allow potatoes to cool to room temperature.
- Decide on potato skin preference: either fully peel or maintain half the skins for rustic texture. Chop potatoes into uniform bite-sized cubes.
- Whisk sour cream and mayonnaise in a mixing bowl until silky and completely integrated, creating a smooth base for the salad.
- Transfer potato chunks into a large serving bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over potatoes, gently folding to ensure even coating without mashing the potatoes.
- Incorporate most of the crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and shredded cheese into the potato mixture, maintaining the salad’s structural integrity.
- Artfully scatter remaining bacon, green onions, and cheese across the top for visual appeal and added flavor dimension. Serve immediately or chill for later consumption.
Notes
- Customize potato skins by keeping some skin on for added texture and rustic flavor, enhancing the dish’s homemade feel.
- Ensure potatoes are completely cooled before mixing to prevent dressing from becoming runny and maintain salad’s creamy consistency.
- Substitute regular bacon with turkey bacon or tempeh bacon for lighter, vegetarian-friendly alternatives that still provide delicious crunch.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or smoked gouda to create unique flavor profiles and personalize the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg