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Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Salad with Bacon

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A rich and comforting side dish combining tender Yukon Gold potatoes with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a tangy sour cream dressing. This easy recipe comes together in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and cube the potatoes. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and boil potatoes for 12-15 minutes until tender but holding shape. Drain in a colander.
  3. Return potatoes to the warm pot and let them steam dry for 5 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  4. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, reserve 1 tbsp grease in the skillet.
  5. Sauté diced onion in the reserved bacon grease until softened. Add garlic in the last minute. Remove from heat.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  7. Add warm potatoes to the dressing bowl. Gently fold in sautéed onions and most of the cheddar cheese.
  8. Crumble the crispy bacon and fold it in, reserving some for garnish. Add green onions and chives.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Top with reserved bacon and cheese before serving.

Notes

Do not skip the steam-drying step for the potatoes to prevent a watery dressing. Use full-fat dairy for the best texture. The salad tastes better after chilling for 30 minutes or more. Do not freeze this salad.

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Keywords: potato salad, bacon, creamy, side dish, comfort food, yukon gold, easy recipe, potluck

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