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A large bowl of creamy potato salad topped with bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions.
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Loaded Potato Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound bacon , cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnais e
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool completely to room temperature.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions.
  • Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.