Loaded Baked Potato Salad
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Whether you're whipping up a small bowl just for you or bringing a dish to share, this chilled potato salad is summer comfort food at its best. It’s got everything we love about a baked potato—crispy bacon, melty cheddar, a creamy dressing—all tossed together with a surprising splash of pickle juice for extra zing. Great for warm days, quick lunches, or yes, even that backyard get-together.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Storage Tip:
Keep it cold! Potato salad shouldn’t sit out more than 2 hours—or just 1 hour if it's over 90°F. Pop it in the fridge or an ice chest between servings.
This recipe was sourced from Pioneer Woman. For more delectable dishes, browse through our Cooking & Recipes forum; you can also share your own recipes!
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Ingredients:
- 4 lb. Russet potatoes
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped dill pickles + ¼ cup pickle juice
- 1¼ cups sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. ranch seasoning
- 2 tsp. yellow mustard
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped (reserve 2 Tbsp for topping)
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions + more for garnish
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Prick potatoes all over with a fork and bake on a sheet until tender (about 1 hour). Let cool until easy to handle.
- Peel and chop into 1-inch pieces. Toss in a bowl with the pickle juice and let cool completely (about 1 hour).
- Mix sour cream, mayo, chopped pickles, ranch seasoning, mustard, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour over potatoes and gently stir in bacon (except the reserved portion), cheese, and green onions.
- Chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, top with extra bacon and green onions.
Storage Tip:
Keep it cold! Potato salad shouldn’t sit out more than 2 hours—or just 1 hour if it's over 90°F. Pop it in the fridge or an ice chest between servings.
This recipe was sourced from Pioneer Woman. For more delectable dishes, browse through our Cooking & Recipes forum; you can also share your own recipes!
