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Steakhouse potato salad in a white bowl.
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Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Creamy Steakhouse Potato Salad is loaded with bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions tossed in a ranch-seasoned dressing—perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and steak night!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 306kcal

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt for boiling water

For the Dressing

  • ¼ cup Sour Cream
  • cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • 3 teaspoon Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper fresh cracked is best
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Mix-ins

  • 6 slices Bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Green Onions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Peel 2 pounds of russet potatoes and cut them into ½-inch chunks. Add the potatoes to a large pot, along with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt. Pour in enough water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the potatoes simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until they're fork tender.
    2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • Drain the potatoes, then spread them out on a baking sheet to cool for 10–15 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayo, Dijon mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
    ¼ cup Sour Cream, ⅔ cup Mayonnaise, 2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard, 2 teaspoon White Vinegar, 3 teaspoon Dry Ranch Dressing Mix, ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Onion Powder, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper, ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • Add the cooled potatoes to the dressing and gently toss to coat. Fold in the bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
    6 slices Bacon, 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, ½ cup Green Onions
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Garnish with extra bacon, cheddar, and green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Don’t skip the cooling step! Warm potatoes can soak up too much dressing and turn mushy.
  • Bacon: Make your bacon extra crispy so it stays crunchy in the salad. I like to sprinkle a little extra over the top as garnish.
  • Make it ahead: You can prep this a day in advance. Just wait to garnish until serving time.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just give it a quick stir before serving. Do not freeze—the texture won’t hold up well once thawed.
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Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 1325mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 1mg
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