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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Oven-Baked Potato Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 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 14%
- Protein 9.32 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 22.59 g 8%
- Total Fat 17.06 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 7.94 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.3 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 258.42 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 1.63 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 207.9 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 0.85 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 526.19 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 0.61 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 20.41 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source 1%
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.
- Is Simple Oven-Baked Potato Salad healthy?
- Simple Oven-Baked Potato Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 279.12 calories and 9.32 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 258.42 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.94 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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