Description
Father’s Day Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a mouthwatering twist on the classic potato salad, perfect for celebrating Dad. This dish combines tender Yukon Gold potatoes with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy dressing that’s bursting with flavor. It’s easy to prepare and customizable, making it an ideal side for any barbecue or family gathering. With vibrant colors and delightful textures, this salad will take center stage at your Father’s Day feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- While potatoes cool, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- In a large bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooled potatoes, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions to the bowl. Gently toss to combine.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to meld flavors.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; garnish with extra green onions or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg