October 24, 2012

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

I have never been a fan of regular potato salad for one reason.  I feel like it should be warm.  I hate eating those cold potatoes.

This Loaded Baked Potato Salad is my PERFECT solution.  I have made it a few times and I love it.  You can serve it warm or you can serve it cold.  Obviously, I serve mine warm which isn't a problem, since I make it right before dinner.

I haven't served this at a party yet, but I would imagine you would get multiple requests for the recipe.  I think your family would be super impressed and, like Leslie said, I am sure you will get "Oohs and Ahhs"!

Loaded Baked Potato Salad
adapted from: Dishing with Leslie

4 large russet potatoes
1/4 c. Mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. freshly chopped chives, divided
8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
pepper, to taste

Wash, peel and cube potatoes into bite-sized pieces.  Put in a large pot, cover with water and boil until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.  You do not want mashed potato consistency.  Drain and let cool a bit (or a lot if you plan to serve chilled).  In a separate bowl, stir together the mayo, sour cream, cheese, half the chives, about 6 strips worth of crumbled bacon, seasoned salt and pepper; mix well.  Add mixture to potatoes and fold together until all the potatoes are completely coated.  Taste and add more seasoned salt and pepper, if needed.  Garnish with remaining chives and crumbled bacon.  Serve immediately or refrigerate if serving later.  Serves 4-6.

Jenn's Notes:  If your potatoes are very large, you may want to add a little extra mayo and sour cream.  I have used light mayo and light sour cream every time I have made this, I omit the chives and sprinkle with a little dried parsley before serving.  So good!

16 comments:

  1. I love how you put bacon in potato salad! Such a great idea!

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  2. Looks yummy! I made your red velvet cookies with the cream cheese swirl for Derek's birthday. It was a huge hit. My FIL had to have the recipe (:

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    1. That is the best compliment when someone asks for the recipe! Does your FIL cook? - Jenn

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  3. I just may try this I am a meat and potates girl but I am with you on the potato salad...

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  4. My mom always made warm mashed potato salad, and oh how I loved it. This sounds delicious.

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    1. That sounds delicious. I'd love the recipe if you feel like sharing it! - Jenn

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  5. This looks great! New follower from Financial Friday.

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  6. Oh my goodness...this looks AMAZING!
    I would LOVE for you to link this up at my Ginger Jamboree Link Party!!

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  7. Hello Jenn,
    Thanks for the Loaded Baked Potato Salad recipe.
    I'll create one for sure, my kids are gonna like it :)
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    It's a food photography site full of all DIY food pictures from members around the world. Or perhaps you'd like to submit by yourself? Let me know when you did, so I can share it.

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  8. Thanks for the recipe! I made this for lunch today. I didn't have chives so I just cooked some onion with the turkey bacon. It was my husband's b-day & we grilled out steaks. He mentioned that potato salad sounded good & I remembered this post so I whipped some up & served it with green bean casserole & the steaks & it was great! My Grandma used to make German potato salad that she served warm...I'll have to check this with her recipe to see what's different....anyhow, thanks! Andrea

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    1. I am so glad you liked it. I have always wanted to try a German potato salad ever since I saw Paula Deen make one. I love that it is warm. If you ever feel like sharing your Grandma's recipe, I would love to give it a try. No pressure - just send me an email if you want. -Jenn

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  9. Made this today with chopped up left over baked potatoes from last night...YUM!!!
    Andrea

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  10. Do you think I could omit the mayo and use a mix of plain yogurt and sour cream instead? Thanks for the recipe by the way, it sounds delicious, and I have just the event for it.

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    1. Hmmm . . . I have used plain yogurt in the place of sour cream in other recipes and it has worked great, but I'm not sure about the Mayo. It might be too tangy with both yogurt and sour cream, but if you have subbed yogurt for Mayo before and liked the flavor, then I think it would be just fine. You could always just try a small batch with the yogurt and sour cream before mixing it into the whole thing? If you try it and it works, let me know.

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