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Classic Loaded Potato Salad with No Mustard

If you can boil a potato, you can make this easy potato salad recipe! Filled with all of the flavors from a loaded baked potato- bacon, sour cream, chives, and cheddar this is the perfect homemade potato salad recipe!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs potatoes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 1/3 cup green onions or chives chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 lb bacon cooked and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the potatoes up in uniform bite sized pieces.
  • Add cut potatoes to a pot of water on the stove. Liberally salt the water and bring to a boil.
  • After the water reaches a roiling boil, simmer for 10 minutes or until just tender. Do not overcook.
  • Strain potatoes in a colander under cool running water to stop them from cooking further.
  • Place potatoes in the fridge to cool.
  • To make the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, green onions, cheddar, thyme and all but 2 tablespoons of the chopped bacon.
  • Once potatoes are cold, toss them gently in dressing to coat.
  • Sprinkle reserved bacon bits and green onions on top to garnish.

Notes

Use a mix of potatoes for a colorful potato salad.