This Loaded Baked Potato Salad is made with a creamy ranch dressing, crunchy bacon pieces, cheddar cheese, perfectly cooked potatoes, and topped with chives! It's the perfect side to your next BBQ.
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The girls and I spent the weekend in the pool. It was hot and miserable, and it's only May! I can't imagine how hot it's going to feel once August rolls around. Well, I can imagine; it's gonna be the type of hot that when you open your door to go outside, it's going to take your breath away. Living in Florida has it's perks like a longer swim season, and gardening almost year round, but that heat is awful.
While we spent the days in the pool, Zack was spending the time painting his moms house. Poor guy. He still has to finish up, but he decided that he was taking Memorial Day to himself. Lucky for him, I planned on grilling out and making a delicious dinner! This loaded baked potato salad was one of the biggest hits! I don't even like potato salad. I got the idea from Pinterest, and thought, "well if I don't like it, I know that Zack and Kayla will." I am so glad that we all liked it though. Kayla ask me if I would make up a big bowl for her birthday party next weekend...we shall see! 🙂
If you love baked potatoes, this is the potato salad for you! It tastes nothing like a traditional potato salad at all, and I guess that's why I like it so much. I love baked potatoes, and this tastes just like one, only better!
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
This Loaded Baked Potato Salad is made with a creamy ranch dressing, crunchy bacon pieces, cheddar cheese, perfectly cooked potatoes, and topped with chives! It’s the perfect side to your next BBQ.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds potatoes peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 slices thick cut bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 packet Ranch dip mix
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- chives chopped
Instructions
- Boil your potatoes until they are almost fork tender. (cooking times will vary depending on how big or small you have cut your potatoes)
- Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together the sour cream, mustard, mayonnaise and Ranch packet together.
- Toss in the potatoes, stirring to coat.
- Cover and place in the fridge until ready to serve.
- When you're ready to serve, stir in the bacon and cheese, top with chives, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 468Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 570mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 15g
What kitchen essentials did I use to make this dish possible?
Prepworks by Progressive Snap Fit Measuring Spoons – Set of 5
Hudson Essentials Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set – 6 Piece stackable with spout
Set of 4 – Whisk and Spatula Set
Pyrex Smart Essentials Mixing Bowl Set
Rachael Ray Cucina Cutlery 2-Piece Japanese Stainless Steel Santoku Knife Set with Acacia Handles
Rachael Ray Hard Anodized II Nonstick Dishwasher Safe 10-Piece Cookware Set
CounterArt Flexible Cutting Mat with Food Icons, Set of 4
Jenna @ A Savory Feast
Mmm this sounds like the ultimate potato salad! I love the addition of ranch and bacon. This is perfect for a summer cookout.
Joanna
Thanks Jenna! The ranch and bacon take this potato salad to a totally different place! 🙂
Leigh
This sounds amazing! I need to try this. Soon. Very soon!
Blessings, Leigh
Joanna
Thanks Leigh!
bj
This looks amazing and I will make it soon...thanks so much...here from Rattlebridge...
Frugal Hausfrau
Absolutely delish!! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!
Mollie
Joanna
Thanks Mollie!
Aruna
Loaded is right. Thank you for bringing this wonderful Potato Salad to the party at Fiesta Friday!
Miz Helen
I will be trying your recipe for our next cookout. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
Joanna
You'll have to let me know what you think! 🙂
Katherines Corner
thank you for sharing this wonderful potato salad at the Thursday Favorite Things link party. Pinned and watch for your feature tomorrow xo
Joanna
Thanks Katherine!
The Better Baker
OH.MY.STARS! That salad looks scrumptious and I sure would love some NOW..just before bedtime. =) Thanks ever so much for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Love how you 'dazzle' me with your dishes. =)
Joanna
Thank you so much! 🙂
Ashleigh
This looks amazing! Restaurant quality straight out of the kitchen! Thanks for sharing
I would love it if you would consider sharing this on my weekly Link Up:
http://www.twentysomethinginthe2010s.com/peace-love-linkup-010/
Hope to see you there! : )
Joanna
Thank you Ashleigh!
Karen Grosz
Thanks for sharing on Let's Get Real Friday Party. #LetGetRealSocial. I know my boys would love this. Don't think there is anything they wouldn't like when it has bacon.
Jeanne Grunert
Yum! This looks like a terrific recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it on the party. #HomeMattersParty
Sherry Nappa
Just want to let you know that your loaded baked potato salad is featured at this week's Funtastic Friday. The party opens tonight at 9 PM EST.
Joanna
Thanks so much Sherry! 🙂
Gloria
Am I missing something? Sounds like boiled potatoes to me
Laura J
Can you make this ahead and keep in the fridge? Just thinking about doing it
The night before I need it.
Joanna
Yes! I always make it the day before and store it in the fridge. 🙂 Enjoy!
Maris
This is an awesome potato salad recipe! I doubled everything but only used 1 packet of the ranch dip mix. Thanks for sharing!!
Joanna
I'm so glad that you enjoyed it Maris!!