Loaded potato salad has all the flavors of a baked potato in a crowd-friendly potato salad form.
Not too terribly much, that’s what.
The flavors of the loaded potato salad play nicely with the robust onion and savory bacon pieces.
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Its just the right level of creaminess and thicknessnot too watery or too chunky.
And its even better when you prepare it ahead of time: The flavors bloom the longer they set.
Ingredients for Loaded Potato Salad
Consider all your favorite toppings for a loaded baked potato.
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Now, turn them into toppings for a potato salad.
That’s this recipe in a nutshell.
How Long Should You Boil Potatoes for Loaded Potato Salad?
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In general, potatoes for potato salad are done when they are fork tender but not mushy.
For this recipe, that’s about 10 minutes.
You’ll bring a large pot of water to a boil over high.
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Then, add the potatoes, and cook them uncovered for about 10 minutes before draining.
But if you doubt its safety, just throw it out; its better safe than sorry with perishables.
Ways To Serve Loaded Potato Salad?
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Loaded potato salad goes great with a grilled steak or, more casually, with hot dogs.
It delivery the creamy, tender side everyone knows and loves but with bigger, more savory flavors.
Stir in potatoes, and cook over high, uncovered, until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
Spread potatoes evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; cool 5 minutes.
Place in refrigerator, and chill until completely cool, about 15 minutes.
Cover and chill 30 minutes.
For more generous portion sizes, allow about three-quarters cup per person.
Potato salads made with mayonnaise dont tend to fare well in the freezer.
Potato salad is perishableand cannot sit out for more than two hours.
