25 February, 2015

Loaded Potato Salad

Posted in : Easy/Beginner Recipes, Fruits and Vegetables, Holidays, Events, & Parties, Salads, Side Dishes on February 25, 2015 by : guyfoodguru

 Loaded Potato Salad

Prepare to be the hit of any party.  I’ve been hounded for years to release this recipe, now here it is. This is a potato salad like none you’ve ever had.  Think loaded baked potato with cheese, bacon, sour cream, along with red and green onions in a salad.  There’s a whole lot of prep and a lot of chopping but the compliments you receive are worth every bit of the work.

This recipe makes enough for a party (about 8-10lbs worth). Cut the quantities of everything listed here and below in half for a smaller, family size, batch of this delicious loaded potato salad

This is a great side dish alongside Sweet Coleslaw for a BBQ, for grilling, office potlucks, or with signature dishes like Smoked Brisket.

Day Before Prep Work

The day before I make loaded potato salad I microwave the potatoes to the same doneness as a baked potato, I hard boil the eggs, and I cook the bacon to where it’s very crispy but not burnt, then I put all of these in the refrigerator overnight.

Assembly Time

First, slice 5 pounds of fully cooked and cooled Yukon gold or red potatoes with the skin on, into bite size 1/2 to 3/4″ cubes.

I add the cubed potatoes to a large stock pot or bowl.  You’re going to need a lot of room for adding ingredients and mixing so choose the largest container you have on hand.   

Next I add 8 chopped hard boiled eggs.

Onto this I add in 1/2 of a finely chopped red onion and a finely chopped entire bunch of green onions.

I run my crispy and chilled bacon through the food processor or chop and add these next. Yes, that is 2 pounds of bacon!

An entire 16oz container (2 cups) of sour cream, and 2 1/2 cups of mayonnaise go in next.

Now I add in 2 cups (a 16oz bag) of sharp cheddar cheese and a Tablespoon of hot sauce.

The last things to go in are a 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.

Use a large spoon and gently stir to combine and even mix.

Move all of the potato salad into a large bowl or I prefer large plastic locking lid food storage container.   Lightly sprinkle with paprika then store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

 

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