Loaded Potato Salad
This Loaded Potato Salad takes the flavors of loaded baked potatoes and makes a cool flavorful salad that is perfect to serve at a cookout.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 6 pieces of bacon (cooked and chopped) *
- 5 lbs russet potatoes
- 3 teas salt
- 1 Bunch of scallions chopped (green parts and some white parts)
- 8 oz block of sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup mayo
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- ½ teas coarse black pepper
- ½ teas sea salt
- 1 teas garlic powder
- ½ teas onion powder
- 1 teas Worcestershire sauce
- 2 T white vinegar
Instructions
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Fill a stock pot with water and dice the potatoes in 1/2-inch cubes (leaving the skin on), putting the potatoes in as you are cutting them.
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When you are through with cutting the potatoes, make sure they are fully covered with water and add the salt.
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Bring water pot with potatoes to a boil over high heat.
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When it comes to a boil, boil for about 10-15 minutes. **
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When the potatoes are done, drain and let cool.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients.
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When the potatoes have cooled, put in them a large mixing bowl along with scallions and bacon, and combine.
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Then add dressing and combine.
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Then add cheese and combine.
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If the salad is too dry you can add some more sour cream and mayo.
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Sprinkle with some more coarse black pepper to taste (optional).
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Let cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.