Easy Loaded Baked Potato Salad Recipe (Perfect for BBQs & Weeknight Dinners)
This loaded baked potato salad is creamy, cheesy, packed with bacon, and the perfect make-ahead side dish for summer cookouts.
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If you love a classic baked potato loaded with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and green onions, you’re going to love this loaded baked potato salad. It has all the flavors of your favorite steakhouse baked potato, transformed into an easy make-ahead side dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, backyard BBQs, and summer potlucks.
What You’ll Love About This Loaded Baked Potato Salad Recipe:
Why This Potato Salad Is Always on Our Summer Menu
Living in Arizona, we spend as little time in the kitchen as possible in summer. Between softball tournaments and neighborhood BBQs, I’m always looking for recipes I can make ahead of time.
This loaded baked potato salad has quickly become one of our favorites because it checks every box. It’s hearty enough to satisfy hungry teenagers, simple enough to make while dinner is cooking, and honestly, it disappears every single time I serve it.
Even Aubrey and Owen, who both love baked potatoes, ask for seconds whenever I make this.
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One of my favorite things about this recipe is that everything is easy to find at the grocery store or they are already fridge//pantry staples!
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How to Make Loaded Baked Potato Salad
- Start by washing your potatoes well before cutting them into bite-sized chunks. There’s no need to peel them, which saves time and adds great texture.
- Place the potatoes into a large pot of cold, salted water and bring everything to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well and allow them to cool completely.
- While the potatoes cool, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Once the potatoes have cooled, gently fold them into the dressing along with the shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. Reserve a little of each topping for garnish before serving.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour. This allows all of the flavors to blend together while giving the dressing time to soak into the potatoes.
- Right before serving, sprinkle on the reserved bacon, cheese, and green onions for a fresh, colorful finish.
Find the measurements and full recipe below!
What to Serve with Loaded Baked Potato Salad
This easy side dish goes with almost everything.
Serve it alongside:
- Grilled Hamburgers
- BBQ Chicken
- Glazed Ham
- Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Hot Dogs
- Grilled Steaks
- Ar Fryer Ranch Chicken Wings
- BBQ ribs
- Oven Baked Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
For weeknight dinners, I love pairing it with Grandma Julie’s Oven Baked “Fried” Chicken and fresh fruit. On weekends, it always finds its way onto our BBQ spreads.
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Brittany’s Tips & Tricks
The little details really make this recipe stand out.
- Leave the skins on. It saves prep time and adds more texture to the salad.
- Shred your cheese. I love shortcuts as much as anyone, but this is one place where freshly shredded cheddar is absolutely worth the extra two minutes.
- Buy thick-cut bacon. Instead of grabbing packaged bacon, I usually ask the butcher at Kroger for six thick Hickory smoked slices. The larger bacon pieces hold up beautifully throughout the salad and add AMAZING flavor.
- Cool the potatoes completely. Warm potatoes can make the dressing thinner than you want.
- Don’t skip the chill time. One hour is the minimum, but overnight is even better.
Baked Potato Salad FAQs
Do I have to peel the potatoes?
No! The potato skins add texture and make this recipe even easier.
Can I make loaded baked potato salad ahead of time?
Absolutely. In fact, it’s even better after chilling for several hours or overnight.
Can I use pre-cooked bacon?
Yes. Costco’s fully cooked bacon is a fantastic shortcut for busy nights.
Why should I shred my own cheese?
Freshly shredded cheese melts better into the dressing and has a much richer flavor than bagged shredded cheese.
How long does potato salad last?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Whether you’re heading to a neighborhood BBQ, packing food for a softball tournament, or meal prepping Sunday dinner for the week ahead, this Loaded Baked Potato Salad is one of those dependable recipes you’ll come back to again and again.
It’s creamy, cheesy, loaded with bacon, and filled with all the flavors everyone loves about a classic baked potato. Best of all, you can make it ahead, pull it out of the refrigerator when you’re ready to eat, and spend less time cooking and more time enjoying summer with your family.
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
This loaded baked potato salad is creamy, cheesy, packed with bacon, and the perfect make-ahead side dish for summer cookouts.
Ingredients
- 2 lb Russet Potatoes (About 4-5 large potatoes)
- 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- ½ Cup Sour Cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 6 Slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 Green Onions, Chopped
- ½ tsp Salt (or to taste),
- ½ tsp Black Pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potatoes, then cut them into bite-sized chunks. Add them to a pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10–12 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain and allow the potatoes to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled potatoes, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onion, reserving a small amount of each for garnish. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to come together.
- Garnish with the remaining cheese, bacon, and green onion before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 505Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 12gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 638mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 13g
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