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Loaded Potato Salad Recipe with Bacon and Cheddar

Loaded Potato Salad with Plant-Based Crumbles and Cheddar


  • Author: ALICE
  • Total Time: 310
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy roasted potatoes mingle with tangy dressing, plant-based crumbles, and sharp cheddar in this make-ahead potato salad. Ideal for picnics or family dinners, the vinegar glaze ensures a perfect crusted texture, while chilling allows flavors to harmonize.


Ingredients

Scale

4 pounds Russet Potatoes
12 tablespoons Canola Oil
3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or White Vinegar
1 cup Mayonnaise, full-fat
¾ cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon plus 1 teaspoon extra Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
6 chopped Green Onions
12 ounces Plant-Based Bacon Crumbles
1½ cups Cheddar Cheese or Gouda


Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F
Pierce potatoes 4-5 times with a fork
Place on baking sheet and lightly coat with oil
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt over the potatoes
Bake 50-60 minutes until easily pierced with skewer
Let cool 5 minutes, then peel and cut into 1-inch chunks
Rest potatoes 15-30 minutes with vinegar until cooled
Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, remaining salt, and pepper
Combine with potatoes, green onions, plant-based crumbles, and cheddar
Chill up to overnight for best flavor melding

Notes

Use high-smoke-point oil if canola is unavailable
Greek yogurt works as a tangy sour cream substitute
Optional overnight refrigeration improves flavor
Plant-based crumbles can be swapped for diced crispy tofu

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 70
  • Category: Side Dishes
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (1 to 1½ cups)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg