Easy Loaded Potato Salad with Bacon
This Loaded Potato Salad with Bacon is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Made with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and a tangy dressing, it’s the ultimate easy side dish for BBQs, parties, or meal prep. It’s basically a loaded baked potato turned into a cozy, crowd-friendly salad.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes cubed
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 6 strips cooked bacon chopped
- 1 red onion diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 teaspon salt and pepper
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ¼ cup green onions
Instructions
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Add the cubed potatoes to a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, then drain and let cool completely.
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In a bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
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Add the cooled potatoes to a large bowl along with the bacon, onion, cheese, pickles, salt, and pepper.
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Pour the dressing over the top and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
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Stir in the parsley, cover, and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
Recipe Notes
- Let potatoes cool before mixing
- Chill before serving for best flavor
- Don’t overmix to keep texture
- Add toppings right before serving
- Store in the fridge for best results