Loaded Potato Salad

Indulge in this Loaded Potato Salad recipe. Creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and a zesty dressing make it a BBQ favorite.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 pounds red potatoes (cubed)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 8 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
• 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Boil potatoes: Add cubed potatoes to a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, add salt, and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 8-12 minutes.
2. 2Drain potatoes: Once tender, drain the potatoes and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow them to cool to room temperature.
3. 3Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, white vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions to make the dressing. Add the potatoes and fold to combine.
4. 4Season with salt and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
5. 5Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the potato salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. 6Serve the loaded potato salad chilled, garnished with additional green onions or bacon bits, if desired.