Simple Oven-Baked Potato Salad
Simple Oven-Baked Potato Salad marries tender roasted red potatoes with smoky bacon and creamy sour cream for a rich, tangy bite in every forkful. A sprinkle of cheddar adds mellow sharpness, making it perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or a hearty weeknight side that pairs well with grilled mains.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Prick the potatoes several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until a fork slides in easily, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- 3
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the bacon strips in a single layer. Place the baking sheet in the oven while the potatoes bake, and cook the bacon until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels.
- 4
Take the cooked potatoes out of the oven and let them cool.
- 5
Crumble the cooled bacon and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Peel the potatoes or leave the skins on, as you prefer.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine most of the bacon, most of the Cheddar cheese, the sour cream, and the mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper. Stir to blend. Add the diced potatoes and gently toss with a spatula to coat.
- 7
Before serving, sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese and bacon over the top of the salad.
- Calories 279.12 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.32 g Moderate
- Carbs 22.59 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.06 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.94 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 41.3 mg Moderate
- Sodium 255.61 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.63 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.63 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.07 g Low Source
- Calcium 200.57 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.85 mg Low Source
- Potassium 526.19 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 0.61 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 20.65 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Simple Oven Baked Potato Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Mayonnaise, Red Potato, and Salt. Each serving provides about 279.12 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Oven-Baked Potato Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Simple Oven-Baked Potato Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Mayonnaise, Red Potato, Salt, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Oven-Baked Potato Salad?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 279.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Oven-Baked Potato Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
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