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Baked Potato Salad

A creamy, rich baked potato salad with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions, perfect for picnics, barbecues, and family dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 6 slices of bacon
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Potato masher or fork
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes well and prick them with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
  2. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with foil and bake for about 60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a knife.
  3. While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  5. Let the baked potatoes cool for about 10 minutes, then cut them in half and scoop the insides into the dressing bowl, leaving a bit of potato in the skins for structure.
  6. Add the crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions to the bowl and stir until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
  7. Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato skins, piling them high and generous.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving; garnish with extra green onions if desired.

Notes

Make this salad a day in advance for even better flavor as the ingredients have time to mingle.