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You will love this ultimate creamy Loaded Baked Potato Salad. It captures all the comforting flavors of your favorite baked potato—bacon, sharp cheddar, and green onions—tossed in a rich, tangy dressing. This is the perfect make-ahead side dish for your next BBQ or potluck.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large Russet potatoes, scrubbed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)
  • 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: Extra bacon and chives for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork. Rub them lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt.
  2. Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until completely tender when pierced with a knife.
  3. Remove potatoes from the oven and let them cool until you can safely handle them. Slice them into bite-sized, 1-inch cubes. Place the warm potato cubes in a large bowl.
  4. While the potatoes are still slightly warm, gently fold in the crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth. This is your creamy dressing.
  6. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture. Gently fold everything together, taking care not to mash the potatoes too much. You want a mix of creamy coating and defined chunks.
  7. Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
  8. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with extra green onions or chives if desired.

Notes

  • Baking the potatoes instead of boiling them adds a slightly drier, more concentrated potato flavor, which is key for this salad.
  • For best texture, do not overmix once the dressing is added.
  • You can prepare the potatoes and bacon up to a day ahead. Store them separately and assemble the salad a few hours before serving.

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