Want more tasty side dishes? Try this Apple Pecan Salad, Caprese Salad, Air Fryer Potato Wedges, or Jalapeño Cornbread!
Why I love this side dish:
Next Level – I am a huge fan of potato salads! Classic Potato Salad is yummy, but baked potato salad is amazing. It is a HIT every time I bring it to a BBQ! Delicious – It has all of the delicious flavors you love from a baked potato, transformed into a potato salad. You won’t have any leftover. Easy – No tending a pot of boiling water, just put the potatoes in the oven to cook then throw this salad together in minutes.
What is Baked Potato Salad?
This recipe is different from traditional potato salad because the potatoes are baked, and instead of tossing it in a mayo based sauce with pickles, and hard boiled eggs, like you would with classic potato salad, baked potato salad is dressed with toppings you’d use on a baked potato, like sour cream, salt and pepper, cheese, onions and bacon.
More BBQ Side Dishes:
Ambrosia Salad Italian Pasta Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Cowboy Caviar Fresh Fruit Salad Macaroni Salad Broccoli Salad Baked Mac and Cheese Thai Quinoa Salad Cucumber Onion Salad Baked Beans
*I originally shared this recipe in June 2015. Updated April 2018 and May 2023. Cut Potatoes: At this point you can peel all of them, or peel half of them and leave the skin on the other half to get a real baked potato feel. Cut the potatoes into small, pieces. Make Sauce: Combine the sour cream and mayonnaise in a bowl and stir well. Combine Ingredients: Add the potatoes to a large serving bowl. Season well with salt and pepper. Add the sauce (just enough to coat them well–you may not use it all) and gently stir to coat. Add most of the bacon, onion and cheese, reserving some for topping at the end, and gently stir to combine. Serve: Enjoy this loaded baked potato salad recipe at your next BBQ or potluck! I get so many compliments every time I bring it! I love to serve it with Ribs, Steak, Chicken Kabobs, Steak Kabobs, or a Classic Hamburger!
Recipe Variations:
Potatoes – I personally love using russet potatoes in this dish, but you could also substitute cooked red or yukon gold potatoes. Ranch Potato Salad – If you love a ranch flavor, stir some ranch seasoning (to taste) in the sauce before coating the potatoes.
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