Loaded Baked Potato Salad
A fun spin on classic potato salad, this loaded baked potato salad is a perfect side dish to bring along to any party!
My mother in law makes some of the best potato salad I have ever tried. It’s simple with all of the usual potato salad ingredients people love, but it’s amazing. A few years ago she gave me her recipe and I always make it when I bring potato salad to a party or potluck. But I honestly think it always tastes a little better when she makes it. I think some foods just taste better when certain people make them, right?
This past weekend I had planned to make potato salad to take with us to a barbecue at my parent’s house, but decided to do things a little different. Instead of the usual potato salad, I decided to whip up a loaded baked potato version instead.
Once I cooked the potatoes I was a little worried that it might not be as good as the potato salad I’m used to eating. I decided to just go for it and I have to say that I am soooo glad that I did! If you love loaded baked potatoes, then you will love this potato salad!
Let’s be honest, carbs, bacon, and cheese just make everything better. Well, almost everything. But they definitely make this potato salad amazing!
I used a mix of miracle whip and sour cream in this dish, but you can easily increase/decrease the amount of each to your preference. I also threw in the usual loaded baked potato ingredients along with some fresh chives. I think the thing I love most about this is how easily you can customize it to your taste. Enjoy!
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup miracle whip or mayo
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the potatoes to a large pot, add enough water to cover the potatoes and about one teaspoon of salt (if desired). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let them cook for about 15-20 minutes or until they can easily be pierced with a fork (this will vary depending on the size of your potatoes).
- Once cooked, drain the potatoes and set aside to cool.
- After the potatoes have cooled, peel the potatoes and chop them into bite sized pieces and add them to a large bowl.
- Add the sour cream, mayo, cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives and mix until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Although we tweaked it a bit- my high school culinary team took this to a competition and won 8th place!!! We are going to tweak it a bit more (smoking the potatoes instead of baking) and get 1st this year. 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
So glad to hear that, Tiffany! Smoking the potatoes sounds like a wonderful idea too.
Just made this tonight for tomorrow’s bbq and it’s DELICIOUS! I had to stop myself from eating it all!
That’s wonderful to hear, Carly! So glad you liked the potato salad, hope everyone enjoyed it too! 🙂
This is so much better warn. It renders the flavors of the bacon, chives and cheese. I kept feeling like something was missing, them I warmed it a bit and there it was Totally great warm
I love the idea of serving this potato salad warm, Ann. I’ll have to give it a try! Glad to hear that you liked it 🙂
I can definitely tell why this salad was a hit! Looks seriously delicious, Danielle!
Love this! Seriously one of my favorite potato salads right here!
This potato salad looks incredible, Danielle! We adore loaded baked potatoes so I know this would be a big hit! Such a wonderful idea! Perfect for all the summer potlucks and bbq’s! Pinned 🙂
Thanks, Kelly! Thanks for pinning too 🙂
This version of the potato salad looks so good! I think I’ll be using it in almost every meal I eat! <3
Thank you, Samina! You’re so kind!
This is my kind of salad! Looks gorgeous! Wonderful flavors, love it!
Yum I love loaded baked potatoes so I know I will love this salad!
Loaded baked potatoes are SO one of my guilty pleasures. All of those flavors combined into potato salad sound amazing!
This looks delicious! I love a good potato salad and this is one that have everything! Yum! And you used miracle whip. Love that. And don’t you feel so special that your MIL shared that with you. Love when my MIL gives me those yummy family recipes. 🙂
I love Miracle Whip in potato salads, it’s the best! Thanks, Cyndi!
I never have made a potato salad this way before, usually I just leave my potatoes roasted in quarters.. so I have to try this recipe out. Looks delicious!
This potato salad looks like it would be a hit anywhere! I need a little more practice at mayo based potato salad, and definitely need to try this!
I feel the same way! My mom makes this potato soup, and even though she gave me her exact recipe it tastes soooo much better when she makes it. I love this baked potato salad! Yum yum!
I think some people just have the magic touch with certain recipes 😉 Thanks, Natalie!
This was such a great idea! Loaded baked potatoes are the best! I am sure this would steal the show at any BBQ.
Pinned! 😉
Oh yum. I have been absolutely craving potato salad recently, this looks perfect (and now I’m hungry…)!
This potato salad looks so good! Couldn’t agree more – carbs, bacon and cheese do make everything better! Can’t wait to give this a go!
Thank really do! Thanks, Jess! 🙂
Looks delicious and so creative! I’m sure this would get devoured quickly at any party!
This looks awesome! Love all the ads ins and the red potatoes, those are my faves 🙂