Salads, Side Dishes

Loaded Potato Salad

Posted by koolaidmoms on

My family does not care for potato salad with mayonnaise. I love it but it is difficult for me to eat enough to want to make it for myself. We had bacon in the refrigerator the other day and my kids wanted loaded potatoes. Well, why not make it loaded potato salad? Both kids were up for it. I figured with enough bacon they would eat anything.

Verdict:

I was right. They loved the salad. The best part is you can serve it warm or cold! We ate it just after the potatoes cooked and it was delicious. But, then we refrigerated the leftovers and freshened it up with a little mayo and sour cream and it made it a whole new dish and it was good too. We had it with sausages and it made the perfect picnic meal.

Loaded Potato Salad

A simple picnic salad you can serve warm or cold.

Ingredients:

  • 3 lb small Red Potatoes, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (for cooking potatoes_
  • 4 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 12 – 16 oz cooked Bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 1 bunch Green Onions, chopped tops
  • 1 1/4 cups Sour Cream
  • 2/3 cups Mayonnaise
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Add potatoes to a large pot and add water to cover. Add salt.
  2. Boil potatoes until cooked through. Drain and rinse potatoes in cold water.
  3. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add cheese, bacon, green onions, sour cream and mayonnaise. Stir until well blended.
  4. Taste and add salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Cover and refrigerate salad until ready to serve.

21 Comments Add yours

  1. CHINA ALEXANDRIA LIVING THE DREAM says:
    July 10, 2019 at 11:54 am

    YUM, AND WILL GO WITH MOST DISHES, CHINA

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  2. CHINA ALEXANDRIA LIVING THE DREAM says:
    July 10, 2019 at 11:54 am

    Reblogged this on LIVING THE DREAM.

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    1. koolaidmoms says:
      July 10, 2019 at 10:30 pm

      Thank you!

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  3. Gail’s Snapshotsincursive says:
    July 10, 2019 at 12:40 pm

    Yumolicious. 😋🍃

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    1. koolaidmoms says:
      July 10, 2019 at 10:31 pm

      Thank you, Gail!

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  4. Erika Kind says:
    July 10, 2019 at 7:45 pm

    I love potato salads. This one is almost a full meal. Sounds delicious 😋

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    1. koolaidmoms says:
      July 10, 2019 at 10:36 pm

      It is! I ate so much as I was making it I barely ate any dinner. Oops. I had to taste it for balance!

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      1. Erika Kind says:
        July 11, 2019 at 6:36 pm

        Oh, yes, that is our destiny when we are cooking 😄

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  6. Ryan Stroud says:
    July 13, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    Kroger used to make a Loaded Potato Salad like this. Need to make this for when I get a craving

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    1. koolaidmoms says:
      July 14, 2019 at 4:24 pm

      Hope you like it!

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  7. Native's Cave says:
    July 13, 2019 at 6:48 pm

    mom used to make a German potato salad and i have a recipe for it that I brought home from a missions trip there. The stomach is “loaded” with satisfaction following a complete serving./s

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    1. koolaidmoms says:
      July 14, 2019 at 4:25 pm

      I love the vinegar, bacon, potatoes! All of it!

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  8. itsgoodtobecrazysometimes says:
    July 17, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    Reblogged this on Its good to be crazy Sometimes and commented:
    I love potato salad, so really looking forward to trying this one

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    1. koolaidmoms says:
      July 17, 2019 at 6:51 pm

      Thank you! I hope you like it!

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      1. itsgoodtobecrazysometimes says:
        July 17, 2019 at 8:58 pm

        I am going to try it this weekend 🙂

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  9. Carol Anne says:
    July 17, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    Sounds so delicious! Will reblog this!

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    1. koolaidmoms says:
      July 17, 2019 at 6:52 pm

      Thank you so very much!

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      1. Carol Anne says:
        July 18, 2019 at 1:21 am

        You’re welcome 🙂

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  10. Carol Anne says:
    July 17, 2019 at 5:06 pm

    Reblogged this on Therapy Bits and commented:
    This is a yummy recipe, for loaded potato salad! It looks amazing! Enjoy!

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    1. koolaidmoms says:
      July 17, 2019 at 6:53 pm

      Thank you!

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