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Ultimate Loaded Baked Potato Salad

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Make this creamy, hearty potato salad that captures all the flavors of a classic loaded baked potato, complete with bacon, cheddar cheese, and a tangy dressing. It is a perfect side dish for BBQs and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Russet potatoes, scrubbed
  • 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
  2. Allow potatoes to cool slightly. While potatoes are cooling, prepare the bacon and shred the cheese.
  3. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel them and cut them into bite-sized chunks. Place the warm potato chunks into a large bowl.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, white vinegar, ranch seasoning mix, salt, and pepper until smooth. This forms your creamy dressing.
  5. Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the warm potatoes. Gently toss to coat. The warmth of the potatoes helps absorb the flavor.
  6. Fold in the crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and chopped hard-boiled eggs, if using. Add more dressing as needed until you reach your desired creaminess.
  7. Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
  8. Before serving, taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary. Garnish with extra green onions and cheddar cheese.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider using cream cheese in the dressing base instead of some of the mayonnaise.
  • If you are planning your weekly meals, this salad is great for meal planning and tastes even better the next day.
  • You can substitute the ranch seasoning with a pinch of garlic powder and onion powder for a different flavor profile.

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