I enjoy being part of the Food Network seasonal food blogger gatherings but have not had a chance to participate in a long time. Summer is definitely one of my favorite seasons for cooking, and I knew I had to sneak in at least one recipe before we slide into a season of stews and soups. Here is our new favorite recipe for a baked potato salad. This recipe would be great for any of your summer dinner parties.
Potato salad has been on my mind for a few weeks now. I blame it for planning a weekend of camping for Lenny’s birthday. I had hopes of making a big batch, and bringing it along but last minute I decided to wait. As soon as we got home, I got back in the kitchen and whipped up a batch.
I LOVE potato salad, all that creamy goodness mashed in with one of my favorite foods. For this potato salad recipe, I wanted to change things around from how I normally make a potato salad. I had seen a few recipes floating around for a loaded baked potato salad, and decided to play around with that idea. I baked the potatoes instead of boiling them, which was a genius ideas as there is no added moisture in the salad. The dressing is loaded with everything that should be placed in a baked potato; sour cream, chives, green onions and lots of crispy bacon.
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In Jennie’s Kitchen: Warm Smashed Roasted Potato Salad
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Recipe: Baked Potato Salad
** serves 4 – 6 people, depending on their appetites
Ingredients:
2 pounds russet potatoes, washed, dried and pricked all over with a fork
2 tablespoons red vinegar
1/2 cup mayo
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chives, finely minced
5 green onions, finely diced
8 strips bacon, cut into small dice
How to:
Preheat the oven to 425. Wrap the potatoes in foil, and place into the oven, and bake for 45 – 55 minutes. You will them a little firm but still soft. Not mushy.
Unwrap the potatoes, set aside and let them cool.
While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon until crispy. Place on a paper towel to remove any extra fat.
In a small bowl mix together the vinegar, mayo, sour cream, chives, and onions. Set aside.
Cut the potatoes into small pieces, place into a serving bowl and then mix in the dressing and half of the bacon.
Garnish with rest of the bacon.
Serve.
Eat.
Rebecca
Wednesday 18th of September 2019
Back in the 90s, my sister and I owned a small restaurant and served a Baked Potato Salad that we ordered from Sysco. It was one of our biggest sellers! This looks like possibly a similar recipe. Can you tell me if this is it?
Denise Woodward
Wednesday 18th of September 2019
Hello Rebecca, this recipe is a creation of Chez Us. Hopefully you try it out and love it as much as the one you enjoyed in the 90s.
Betsy @ Desserts Required
Sunday 17th of August 2014
I LOVE a potato salad loaded with bacon. Great idea to bake the potatoes. I never thought of that before!
La Cuisine d'Helene
Friday 8th of August 2014
I like potato salad and might try with sour cream next time. I like the topping with bacon!